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Storytelling in Reston

The Better Said Than Done storytellers were smoking hot at the Walker Nature Center fundraiser and storytelling show. Not only did we raise close to $600 in support of Friends of Reston for Community projects, we also told some pretty … Continue reading

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Smoking Hot Storytelling

At “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire,” Better Said Than Done storytellers not only shared their smoking hot stories, they also raised nearly $600 for Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Better Said Than Done hosts at least one fundraiser a … Continue reading

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Bells will be ringing…

Alarm bells that is, at our next storytelling show, where you’ll hear about fiery situations, warning signs – that may or may not have been heeded, and near emergencies in true, personal stories from Richard Barr, Bill Burton, Catherine Calvin, Mike Kane, … Continue reading

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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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Great stories

Ira Glass related the adage, “Great stories happen to those who can tell them.” At Better Said Than Done, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we will teach you how to tell a great one! Our workshop, … Continue reading

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What’s your story?

If you’ve fantasized about standing in the spotlight, taking the mic, and entertaining the audience, we are here to help you make that dream come true! Join Better Said Than Done for our upcoming workshop, Take the Stage: Storytelling for … Continue reading

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Video Extras with Alison (March 2015)

Joining us for Video Extras, this month is first-time teller Alison, who stepped up to the mic after taking a storytelling workshop with Better Said Than Done. Think of this as the commentary track to Alison’s story from our March 2015 … Continue reading

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Friends of Reston Storytelling Videos

Thank you to everyone who attended the storytelling benefit show at Walker Nature Education Center. Better Said Than Done storytellers, with your help, raised nearly $800 for the Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Also, a special thank you to … Continue reading

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Storytelling in Reston’s Nature House

Better Said Than Done got it’s humble launch at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, VA back in 2010. Our first and second storytelling shows in Virginia were fundraisers for the Friends of Reston. We continue to honor that … Continue reading

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Stranger Nonfiction Storytelling

In Better Said Than Done’s February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. We don’t always post all the videos of the true stories shared, but this time you … Continue reading

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