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Unreal Stories

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On November 10, 2022, join storytellers Milbre Burch, Heather Forest, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Donna Washington for “Unreal: stories of magical realism, urban fantasy, and alternate reality.” Online only, starting at 8:00pm EST.

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Storytelling: The Musical!

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Jack Scheer

Musicals are a special and unique genre, one where a mundane task like washing the floor becomes an engaging dissertation on the Hard Knock Life and something as simple as package delivery can rile up a whole town eagerly awaiting … Continue reading →

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Labored Storytellers

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On Saturday, September 24, we will be hearing stories about work, labor, tasks, and even relaxation in our Labor Day Stories show, live, in-person at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax City, VA, and streaming online.Tickets are on sale now! Since … Continue reading →

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Twisted Tales Too: This Time It’s Twisted-er!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Jack Scheer

A long time ago, like back in April, Better Said Than Done hosted our first Twisted Tales – a show in which each storyteller was challenged to tell one overall story, consisting of multiple stories twisted together – interwoven, if … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Contest

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Announcing The 2023 People’s Choice Storytelling Contest Contestants The 7 storytellers competing in the 2023 People’s Choice Storytelling Contest at the Women’s Storytelling Festival are: Lona Bartlett, Julie Bradshaw, Bette Lou Higgins, Robin Kitson, Teri Lott, Gwendolyn Napier, and Stacy … Continue reading →

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The Broken Hearts Club

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Jack Scheer

Of all the “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to,” perhaps the most painful and poignant is heartbreak. Whether it comes in the form of a lover leaving, a loved one passing, or even losing a beloved family … Continue reading →

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Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Jack Scheer

As it so happens, your humble correspondent is writing this blog post from a lovely bed and breakfast a few miles north of Baltimore. There’s just something about the homey, laid-back atmosphere of a lodging that’s run by people doing … Continue reading →

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The Graduate

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Jack Scheer

Here we are in late June, and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” can be heard coming from high school gymnasiums and college campuses across the land. These commencement ceremonies, dispensing degrees and diplomas to the students who have worked … Continue reading →

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Mother May I

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jack Scheer

It’s May, the time of Moms and Proms. And while proms are fun and all, you’re only gonna go to a couple in your life. Moms? Love ’em or not, they’re with you all the way! So it’s only right … Continue reading →

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Twisted Tales

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Jack Scheer

I’m often struck by how stories can play off of each other. Throughout the Zoom Era of Better Said Than Done, we’ve had many shows where the tellers’ tales have been enhanced by accidental interplay of subjects or feelings, well … Continue reading →

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