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Videos of Childhood Storytelling

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – watching the videos is not the same as being there.  The energy of the room makes a huge impact on the experience of live storytelling, both for the audience and … 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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Gold Medal Storytelling

In January, 2014, the Gold Medal of storytelling was awarded to Better Said Than Done storytellers. Yep, to all of them, or, at least, all the ones who participated in “Carrying the Torch: stories of going for the gold!” Our … Continue reading

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Gold Medal Storytelling Videos

Our first storytelling show of the year deserved to win the Gold Medal! In “Carrying the Torch – stories of going for the gold,” storytellers shared true, personal stories about every kind of sport – physical, mental, and food based. … Continue reading

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First 2014 Storytelling Show

Wow, you look great. Did you lose weight? I mean, c’mon, I haven’t seen you since last year! Haha. I am funny. But really, where else could you find such entertaining humor? I bet you thought that was redundant, but … 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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Last Storytelling Show of 2013

“Legendary – tall tales and family legends” was a legendary show. The storytellers were on fire. The room at The Auld Shebeen was packed with a fantastic audience, and it was a great storytelling show to end the year. The … Continue reading

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Art Beat Covers Storytelling Show

Today, WAMU’s Lauren Landau spoke about two great shows to see this Thanksgiving weekend – our storytelling show and If/Then.  I am pretty excited about sharing a little bit of the spotlight with Irina Menzel.  I am sure she is … Continue reading

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Last Storytelling Show of the Year

The end is nigh. Soon it will all be over. At least until 2014. That’s right, Better Said Than Done storytellers only have one more storytelling show in 2013 – Thanksgiving weekend. Then, we are taking a break to be … Continue reading

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