Tag Archives: storytelling

Standup vs. Storytelling: Part One | Intro

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dustin Fisher

First off, I don’t fancy myself an expert in either standup or storytelling, so find a few grains of salt to go with this article. I do, however, fancy myself an expert in knowing and dissecting the difference between two … Continue reading →

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The Dirty Truth: How Brian Williams and Michael Zhuang are Different

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Derek Hills

The commentariat loves gifts like the Brian Williams/RPG-gate saga as it allows for easy and unrestrained blogging. Just imagine their relief: What’s this, an esteemed cultural icon – one whose authority in IconLand stems from some pesky yet venerable notion … Continue reading →

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Video Extras with Anna Marie Trester (January 2015)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Mary Supley Foxworth

We’d like to introduce a new monthly series on our blog. Video Extras will give you the inside scoop on a story that was recently told at a Better Said Than Done show, straight from the storyteller’s pen – or keyboard. … Continue reading →

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Storytelling on February 28

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mary Supley Foxworth

While you might have heard some unbelievable tales at past Better Said Than Done shows, just you wait. Our next show will be, as the saying goes: Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life Saturday, February 28, 2015 … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil Storytellers

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

In January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the fight between good and evil. Though we always videotape the shows, we don’t always post all the videos. Below is a … Continue reading →

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First Storytelling Show of 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, pitted good against evil. BN Heard joined our stage for the first time with a heartwarming story of a call from an angel. Repeat offender Ann Cavazos shared a true story about a demon … Continue reading →

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Angels and Demons in Northern Virginia

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA on January 31st for a journey through good and evil. Angels and Demons: stories about good, evil and trying to choose January 31st, 2015 7:00PM (Doors Open … Continue reading →

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Storytelling: A Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

2014 marked Better Said Than Done’s 4th year as Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe and 3rd year as the “Best Performing Arts Company,” as voted by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.  The audience for storytelling shows keeps growing, the storytellers … Continue reading →

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No Leftovers Here

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

In Better Said Than Done’s last storytelling show of the year, “Leftovers: stories of gluttony, forgotten things, and do overs,” our storytellers left no doubt about what makes us the “Best Performing Arts Company” in NoVa. The packed audience, at … Continue reading →

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Next show on November 29

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mary Supley Foxworth

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we all know what comes with a turkey (or, in my case, tofurkey) feast.  Leftovers! Take a break from the culinary odds and ends and holiday shopping, gather your friends and family (or … Continue reading →

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