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Have I got a story for you?!

I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to … Continue reading

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Storytellers Got Screwed

This past July, the lovely Better Said Than Done storytellers got screwed – and then told us all about it!  In “Screwed: stories of getting screwed up, being screwed over and just plain screwy tales,” the Better Said Than Done … Continue reading

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This show’s a natural

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a night of storytelling by Better Said Than Done at Walker Nature Center! All proceeds benefit Friends of Reston, whose projects include camp scholarships, green building initiatives, environmental education, and the restoration of natural … Continue reading

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Storytelling on February 28

While you might have heard some unbelievable tales at past Better Said Than Done shows, just you wait. Our next show will be, as the saying goes: Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life Saturday, February 28, 2015 … Continue reading

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Good and Evil Storytellers

In January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the fight between good and evil. Though we always videotape the shows, we don’t always post all the videos. Below is a … Continue reading

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Angels and Demons in Northern Virginia

Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA on January 31st for a journey through good and evil. Angels and Demons: stories about good, evil and trying to choose January 31st, 2015 7:00PM (Doors Open … Continue reading

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Storytelling: A Year in Review

2014 marked Better Said Than Done’s 4th year as Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe and 3rd year as the “Best Performing Arts Company,” as voted by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.  The audience for storytelling shows keeps growing, the storytellers … Continue reading

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Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving

And that is the gift of great storytelling! It’s a great gift idea. Whether for yourself, or a friend or family member – learning to tell a fantastic story is a skill that can be used over and over – … Continue reading

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Next show on November 29

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we all know what comes with a turkey (or, in my case, tofurkey) feast.  Leftovers! Take a break from the culinary odds and ends and holiday shopping, gather your friends and family (or … Continue reading

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A Night at the Storytelling Improv

Ever watch a storytelling show and think, “those guys are way too prepared and polished?” Well, Better Said Than Done is throwing professional storytellers to the wolves, the improv wolves, and there will be no time to prepare! A Night … Continue reading

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