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Camping Stories
The fantastic Better Said Than Done storytellers proved that they would be awesome around a campfire! In “Camp: stories of camping, tents, and summer,” the audience at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA got to hear true, personal stories about … Continue reading
Gather ’round the campfire
Ah, summertime. Relaxing on those long, sunny days. Leisurely swims to cool off. Evenings spent roasting marshmallows and singing songs around a glowing fire. Friends, places, romances, and routines both familiar and new. Maybe throw in some macrame, archery, homesickness, or family … Continue reading
Graduation Photos
In “The Graduate,” hosted appropriately enough by Mrs. Robinson, storytellers shared their true, personal tales of graduation and education. Triple D aficionado Bill Grella started the night of storytelling off with a tale about high school education. Barbara Effron continued … Continue reading
School’s Out
As the orchestra plays “Pomp and Circumstance”, in they stride in their caps and gowns, beaming with accomplishment, perhaps relieved to be moving on or maybe nervously anticipating what lies ahead. That’s just what it will be like at our show next Saturday … Continue reading
Say what you do …
In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any … Continue reading
Find out on May 28th who will win Best in Show!
The wait is almost over. Better Said Than Done is marking 5 years of true, personal storytelling performances — ranging from unbelievable to poignant, and often laugh-out-loud — in Northern Virginia, and you don’t want to miss the celebration! Best in … Continue reading
Pets and their Humans
It rained cats and dogs in April. And sheep. And mice. At “Man’s Best Friend,” our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, we heard true, personal stories about all kinds of pets. The hostess with the … Continue reading
Meet the Storytellers: Dustin Fisher
Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest is only two weeks from tonight! Today, we introduce you to Dustin Fisher, one of the 10 storytellers who will be performing in the show. (Watch the story Dustin submitted to … Continue reading
Meet the Storytellers: Miriam Nadel
On this Friday, we’re offering a Q&A with Miriam Nadel. Miriam is one of the 10 talented storytellers in the line-up – selected through an online competition (here’s the story Miriam submitted) – who will be performing in Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year … Continue reading
Meet the Storytellers: Zach Wilks
Zach Wilks will be taking the stage with Better Said Than Done in just a couple of weeks. This is the story he submitted that won him his place in the line-up for: Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show and … Continue reading
