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SUMMARY:It's Raining Men in Falls Church\, VA
DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, join Better Said Than Done at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “It’s Raining Men: stories about guys and weather\,” with emcee Ravi Pimplaskar and storytellers Len Kruger\, Joe Morice\, Sarah Snyder\, Zette St. Charles\, Carlos Velazquez\, and Chris Wade. \nClare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St\, Falls Church\, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \nTickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/its-raining-men/
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/its-raining-men-in-falls-church-va/
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SUMMARY:Spring Story Workshops Week 1 – Drama
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. You can register on this page. \nApril 29\, 2026 – Workshop 1: Drama – what makes a story a story\nLearn the difference between a story you can tell in front of an audience\, and a vignette you’d share at the dinner table.  This workshop will focus on: defining “story;” how to find a story; turning an incident into a story; and how to add the drama. New storytellers will discover how to start and experienced storytellers will find inspiration. Writing exercises and story sharing are a part of every class.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/spring-story-workshops-week-1-drama/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The VASA Gathering Online
DESCRIPTION:VASA 2026 Gathering! \n \nThe Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) annual Gathering is online for 2026\, making it easier than ever for members across the state (and beyond) to join us for an afternoon and evening of stories\, connection\, and celebration. \nThis special online edition of the Gathering will include a story swap\, our annual meeting\, and an evening performance from featured storyteller Bil Lepp. \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20 \nRegister Here\nOr go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vasa-2026-gathering-tickets-1980830430139 \n Event Schedule (All Online) \nStory Swap\n3:00–5:00 pm\nBring a story\, or simply come to listen. All levels welcome. \nBreak \nAnnual Meeting\n5:30–6:30 pm\nUpdates\, elections\, and a look at what’s ahead for VASA. \nBreak \nEvening Storytelling Performance\n7:00–8:00 pm\nFeatured Teller: Bil Lepp \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-vasa-gathering-online/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Conference
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SUMMARY:The Fair Folk
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done on Zoom on May 7\, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “The Fair Folk: faerie tales\,” with emcee Sam Payne and storytellers Eva Abram\, Sara Armstrong\, Lona Bartlett\, Naomi Faw\, and Chetter Galloway. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nDetails and Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-fair-folk
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-fair-folk/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Story Structure Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. \nYou can register here for Workshop: Story Structure and Plot. \nMay 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot\nYou’ve got a story\, or the idea for one. Now\, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it. \nIf you’d like to register for all five weeks\, or Workshop 1: Drama\, you can\nREGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/story-structure-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Story Scene Setting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. \nYou can register here for Workshop: Setting the Scene. \nJune 3 – Workshop: Setting the Scene\nWhere are we\, where did we come from\, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene. \nIf you’d like to register for all five or Workshop 1: Drama\, you can\nREGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/story-scene-setting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:NSN Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:I will be telling a story alongside Alton Chung\, Lyn Ford\, and Miriam Nadel in a presentation on Saturday\, July 25th\, at 4:00pm CT. I will also be there for all the stories and the community and the NSN Annual meeting and the ORACLE Awards. I hope you will come too. The NSN Conference is always fabulous. \nDetails and Registration Here\nI will also be running the video stream for the virtual pass\, alongside Heather Forest. I have been told that the quality of the live stream (and subsequent video recordings) are very good. If you’ve watched the Women’s Storytelling Festival\, or the past two years of the NSN Conference\, you’ll know the quality you can expect. So\, come to Texas\, or watch online\, but do NOT miss this conference!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/nsn-conference-2026/
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