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Inauguration Storytelling Show

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

This January, Better Said Than Done kicked off 2017 with an appropriately titled storytelling show, “Inauguration: stories of ceremonies, beginnings and Presidential stuff,” at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Better Said Than Done founder Jessica Robinson, the … Continue reading →

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My Daughter, the Storyteller

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

I’m teaching my daughter to tell stories. At 3 and a half years old, what this mostly involves is my husband and I telling and reading her stories and, of course, asking her lots of questions. On occasion, when I … Continue reading →

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Inaugural show of 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Mary Supley Foxworth

January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, … Continue reading →

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Roar: Call to Action

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

This is a call for submissions to perform a true, personal story, live, on Sunday, April 30th, 2017, at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA. The storytelling show will run from approximately 7:30PM to 9:15PM and is called “Roar: True Tales … Continue reading →

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A 2016 Retrospective

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of … Continue reading →

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Traditional Photos

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year Thanksgiving weekend. I am sure everyone who attended was thankful they did. I am thankful for the wonderful host, Sandra Hull, the wonderful storytellers, and the audience at … Continue reading →

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Don’t take a pass on this custom!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Mary Supley Foxworth

It’s getting to be that time of year. Soon, there will be cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, holiday decorations, and awkward conversations with distant relatives. Well, hopefully, not that last one. Whatever your traditions may be, come hear about ours! Traditions: … Continue reading →

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Free storytelling events next week

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Mary Supley Foxworth

Fall in love with storytelling with Better Said Than Done at Fall for the Book. We are thrilled to be hosting two free storytelling events for this regional, week-long literary festival. (Be sure to check the festival schedule for more details.) … Continue reading →

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A wild night of storytelling

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Mary Supley Foxworth

Do you know where the wild things are? Lean in and I’ll let you in on the secret. It’s Reston. That’s right. Here, in the suburbs, you can hear all sorts of true, personal, wild stories. Wild Life: stories about living … Continue reading →

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The choice is yours

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Mary Supley Foxworth

We want your vote! How many times a day are you hearing that? Well, we want your vote, too, at our next show, where your vote will determine how the stories progress. Join us for this unique and sure-to-be-unforgettable night of true, … Continue reading →

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