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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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An Improvised Storytelling Show

The Better Said Than Done October show, at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, Va, was a once in a lifetime experience, for the storytellers, improv troupe, and audience. We are so totally doing it again! (Probably in a year – … Continue reading

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Storytelling Family

The Better Said Than Done storytellers, our little storytelling family, got together this June to tell true, personal stories about their other families, in “Mother, Daughter, Father, Son.” Dustin Fisher hosted the storytelling night at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, … Continue reading

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Finding your lens through story

Storytelling is about finding your lens: figuring out how your way of looking at the world is unique. And while this may seem obvious, it is a tremendously challenging and time-consuming process! Finding your lens can be elusive, because it … Continue reading

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Storytelling in the Woods

Better Said Than Done storytellers went into the woods and brought back some great stories. For our recent night of storytelling, we hosted a fundraiser for Friends of Reston for Community Projects at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, … Continue reading

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Childhood Storytelling for Grown-Ups, Sorta

Anna Marie Trester hosted our most recent night of true, personal storytelling, “When I Grow Up: childhood, adulthood, and the in between” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. After Anna’s story about the tears of priests, the ever colorful … Continue reading

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Let Old Anne Zines

Or something like that. The most important part is that we remember old friends – like the ones we made way back in 2013! Not to brag or anything, but 2013 was a great year for Better Said Than Done. … Continue reading

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Some Legendary Videos

Some, but sadly not all, of the videos from our most recent storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and the last storytelling show of 2013, are now available for your viewing pleasure. You can watch these true, … Continue reading

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Recap of Reston Storytelling Show

It was a great night for storytelling and a successful night for the Reston Nature House when Better Said Than Done hosted a storytelling fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Reston. The theme of the night was “Believe It … Continue reading

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Storytelling Show to See

Anne Thomas, whom you will have seen perform in the last two of our storytelling shows, has a solo show this September. Make sure to check it out. Tickets are already on sale! Storyteller Anne Thomas will be sharing the … Continue reading

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