Tag Archives: Virginia

Women’s Festival Spotlight – Jessica Robinson

When Jessica Piscitelli Robinson called me to say that she was thinking of organizing this “Women’s Storytelling Festival”, my first thought was “of course you are.” Jessica is an impressive storyteller. As Co-Author and promoter of “Roar: True Tales of … Continue reading

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Storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin in Fairfax

Join Better Said Than Done on September 14, 2019 at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA for a very special storytelling event with internationally renowned storyteller ANDY OFFUTT IRWIN! There are too many awesome credits to list here, so, check … Continue reading

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Peace and Justice Storytelling Show

For Better Said Than Done’s first storytelling show of 2019, we decided to stretch a little – not only in subject matter, but also in style. Normally, all Better Said Than Done shows feature true, personal stories – what many … Continue reading

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First Storytelling Videos of the Year

Our January storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA was called General Hospital: stories of doctors, nurses, and patients. The storytelling show was hosted by me, Jessica Robinson, and in case you have never been to one of … Continue reading

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February is the month to learn storytelling

Have you been to one of our storytelling shows and thought, “I’d like to give that a try,” whether on or off stage? We can help you with that because, this month, we are offering four different workshops. Join us … Continue reading

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No Pain, No Gain

Better Said Than Done’s June storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, VA, “Labor Pains” featured true, personal stories about bosses and babies. We videotape our shows at The Auld Shebeen. We don’t share all the videos, and watching … Continue reading

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Storytelling this Saturday: a labor of love … and laughs

There may be tales of working 9 to 5 for horrible bosses. But, look who’s talking! Our storytellers – Richard Barr, Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Robert Lovejoy, Joe Roles, Aimee Snow, Allison Stevens, and Brandy Walker, with host Jessica Robinson … Continue reading

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Three times the stories all summer long!

You may be taking a break this summer, but Better Said Than Done will be busier than ever, with three shows every month! Our Summer Spotlight Series, held the second Sunday of each month, features solo storytelling shows at Epicure Café. Susan … Continue reading

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Hear us roar

There’s a proverb about March coming in like a lion. Well, this April is going out like a lioness! Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors Sunday, April 30, 2017, 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Avenue … Continue reading

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Forward, March!

Feeling a little spring in your step? Well, lace up your shoes and head on over to Fairfax this Saturday for Better Said Than Done’s next night of true, personal storytelling! Marching Orders: stories about moving on, moving out, and … Continue reading

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