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Screwy Storytelling Videos

In our July show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, “Screwed: stories of being screwed up, screwed over or just plain screwy,” the Better Said Than Done storytellers shared true, personal stories of getting screwed. Anna Marie Trester hosted … 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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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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Something to talk about

“….but I don’t have anything to talk about” I sometimes hear this from would-be storytellers when I mention an upcoming storytelling workshop, such as Spotlight on You, which I am going to be teaching on August 8.  “Oh Anna, I … Continue reading

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Stories that will heat things up

Our next show is just 8 days away, and our storytellers might be a little hot under the collar as they take the stage for: Screwed: stories of being screwed over, getting screwed up, or that are just plain screwy … Continue reading

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Video Extras with Michael Zhuang (June 2015)

Michael Zhuang joined us on stage for our June 2015 show, I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations. In this edition of Video Extras, Michael will share the story behind the story of how he escaped harm while he made history. Michael … Continue reading

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Storytellers at Capital Fringe Fest 2015

Looking for something fun to do in DC this summer and love Better Said Than Done storytelling? Well, there are a lot of Better Said Than Done regulars, as we like to call ’em, with shows in the Capital Fringe … Continue reading

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Video Extras with Mike Kane (May 2015)

We welcome summer and all its blockbusters with this edition of Video Extras, featuring Mike Kane and his story about Star Wars. More specifically, Mike’s story, from our May 2015 show, The Mamas and the Papas: stories about moms, dads, and … Continue reading

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Who Coulda Died?

Our next storytelling show will have you on the edge of your seat! You’ll find yourself wondering what dangers lurk around the corner as you hear tales of facing uncertainty and confronting mortality. I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations … Continue reading

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Video Extras with Cathy Smith (April 2015)

Cathy Smith got started with storytelling about six years ago. Her second story was about trying to both protect her daughters and teach them to be fearless.  Cathy’s story was chosen to close out Speakeasy DC’s show, “Bad Mommy Moments,” directed … Continue reading

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