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The Cuffs Are Off!

Our next show will be a night of unscripted entertainment, as improv and storytelling take the stage together. A Night at the Storytelling Improv, The Sequel Saturday, October 24, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – … Continue reading

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Fall for the Book Festival 2015

Better Said Than Done storytelling was honored to join the cast of literary greats for the third year in a row at George Mason University’s Fall for the Book festival, in Fairfax, VA. This year, as in years past, we … Continue reading

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Storytelling Workshops Offered in October

This October, we are offering all three of our storytelling workshops. Register now to learn the art of storytelling, whether your interest is for business, the stage, or everyday life. Select workshops start next week! Your Business Story: crafting your company … Continue reading

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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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Two Free Storytelling Events

This week, we ushered in the arrival of autumn. And next week, we welcome Fall for the Book! Better Said Than Done is delighted to once again be participating in this annual literary festival. We hope to see you in Fairfax for … 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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Stories in the Dust: A Storytelling Workshop at Burning Man

Burning Man is an experience, not an event. In late August every year, over 70,000 people gravitate like moths to a flame, to the Black Rock City Desert (or “the playa”) in Nevada to be a part of this magical, … 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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Standup vs. Storytelling: Part Four | Delivery (Part One)

Similar to babies and pizza, much of the difference between standup and storytelling is in the delivery. Some differences are subtle, such as cash or credit being the preferred method of payment; some are substantial, like the difference between 18 … Continue reading

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