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SUMMARY:SFAP Story Slam
DESCRIPTION:I am the Guest Teller at the May 6th Six Feet Apart Productions Story Slam. Last month the guest teller was Ingrid Nixon\, and the last time before that I attended\, it was Bil Lepp. So\, I am sorry to the May audience that they only get me. But since I am telling a story while votes are being cast\, I assume no one will be listening anyway. Which is good\, because I plan to sing. 😉 \nThey still have 4 slots available for any storytellers who want to try to win the coveted SFAP mug. \nDetails and Registration Here.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/sfap-story-slam/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Performance in MD
DESCRIPTION:I am excited to return to Stories in the Round for another solo show. I premiered “Tech Babies” there\, the solo show about IVF and prenatal complications that I have performed all over the country\, and that makes up three chapters in Stages: My Life in Stories. \nBut in April\, I will be premiering a new solo show. I’m thinking of it as a descent into the mystic\, or an ascent into the mythic. Either way\, I believe we will start in reality and then step away from mundanity. \nStories In The Round is a storytelling series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown\, 13245 Cearfoss Pike\, Hagerstown\, MD generally the 4th Monday of the month. \n$12 in advance\, $15 at the door. Children 12 & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader. \nContact: Fanny Crawford\, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/storytelling-performance-in-md/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Social Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this National Storytelling Network PRO-SIG led workshop\, Carol Moore and Jessica Robinson will discuss the media part of social media. This is a follow-up to the first Social Media workshop by Carol Moore and Jessica Robinson last Fall. It will focus on the MEDIA aspects of social media promotions. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 \n1-2:30 pm CDT \n$10 (free for PRO members) \nDetails and Registration Here
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/social-media-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T113000
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SUMMARY:Why Not Today Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is a powerful tool \, whether using it to communicate a need\, a funny incident\, or to show how your business can help others. Jessica Robinson\, Executive Director of Northern Virginia’s storytelling organization Better Said Than Done\, will give some tips and tricks of the storytelling trade. \nDuring this luncheon\, she will:\n✅ Provide insight into crafting a compelling story\n✅ Suggest some ways in which to utilize storytelling in business\n✅ Lead a writing exercise for all attendees \nAttendees will leave with stories to use as content for their website\, blog\, or elevator speech. \nDetails and Registration Here
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/why-not-today-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Leadership,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Generation Women DC
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to join the cast of Generation DC Women. I hope to see you there. \nJoin Generation Women DC—the District’s newest\, intergenerational storytelling series—for an evening of powerful stories from women and non-binary folks who have faced adversity and emerged stronger. Each storyteller will share a personal experience of overcoming obstacles\, embodying resilience\, courage\, and the unwavering determination that defines strength. It’s a celebration of perseverance\, grit\, and the triumphs that come from pressing on\, no matter the odds. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/generation-women-dc/
LOCATION:The Speakeasy at Capo Deli
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T180000
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SUMMARY:Mad World Stories
DESCRIPTION:On February 22\, 2025\,  join Better Said Than Done for A Mad World: Stories about unreal people and situations\, with emcee Carol Moore and storytellers Dustin Fisher\, Jeanna Lee\, Jamie McElhatton\, Joe Morice\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, Jessica Robinson\, and Kathy Stershic. \nIn-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 N. Washington St\, Falls Church\, VA. \n6:00pm Show Starts / Doors open at 5:30pm. \nMad World \n \nA full dinner and bar menu is available. \nStorytelling is intended for a mature audience.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/mad-world-stories/
LOCATION:Clare & Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 N Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Featured at The Grapevine
DESCRIPTION:February’s The Grapevine features storytellers Jamie Brickhouse and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson!\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, February 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or\, for out-of-towners\, via Zoom.\n\nYou can register FOR FREE at https://fsgw.org/event-5935630 for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for in-person.\n\nRegistrants will get emails with reminders on the date\, time\, and location\, as well as Zoom information. We ask for donations to support our tellers\, suggested $20 per person. Donations can be made in person or online before\, during\, or after the show\, at: https://fsgw2.org/grapevine.html\n\nThe Grapevine is spoken word performance for adults and teens\, celebrating the timeless art of the story\, hosted by storytellers Renée Brachfeld and Tim Livengood.\n\nABOUT OUR TELLERS:\nJamie Brickhouse is a “natural raconteur”\, says the Washington Post\, and is a multiple Moth StorySLAM champion. Jamie is a fixture on the New York storytelling scene\, and has appeared many other places\, too. He is the writer/performer of the solo shows\, Dangerous When Wet: Booze\, Sex\, and My Mother; I Favor My Daddy: A Tale of Two Sissies; Pearl Necklace: A Gay Sexcapade; and The Brothers Orphan.\n\n\nJessica Piscitelli Robinson is the person behind the annual Women’s Storytelling Festival. She has performed at Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival\, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage\,” has been featured in the Stone Soup\, Florida\, and Hampton Storytelling Festivals\, and is a 2023 ORACLE Award recipient. Jessica is the author of the Guide to Personal Storytelling\, for Story Crossroads\, as well as Stages: My Life in Stories\, a memoir in stories.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/featured-at-the-grapevine/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:WTF Storytelling Show
DESCRIPTION:Better Said Than Done storytelling at Epicure on King\, in Alexandria\, VA. \nJoin emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers J.R. Denson\, Carol Moore\, Jessica Robinson\, Jack Scheer\, and Zach Wilks on January 25th\, 2025 for WTactualF: true stories you won’t believe\, our first in-person show of the new year\, and our first time at this shiny new Epicure. \n$15 Tickets Here: \nWTF Storytelling at Epicure \n \n 
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/wtf-storytelling-show/
LOCATION:Epicure on King\, 703 King St.\, Alexandria\, VA
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T210000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk and Book Party
DESCRIPTION:On December 4\, Claire Hennessy\, of Six Feet Apart Productions fame\, will be leading a not so serious discussion of books with authors Bil Lepp\, Jessica Piscitelli Robinson\, and Donna Washington. \nThe storyteller-authors will discuss their latest books\, writing\, storytelling\, and possibly stray off the path into a few tall tales. They are\, after all\, storytellers. \nThis event is free\, but you have to register to attend. The link to register is below or click here. \nStages: My Life in Stories was published September 2024 by Tucker DS Press. You can purchase the book through Tucker DS Press here\, or find out more about where to meet the author and purchase the book from jessicapiscitellirobinson.com \nFind out more about Bil Lepp and Donna Washington\, and links to get their books\, here!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/virtual-author-talk-and-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T180000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Show in Falls Church
DESCRIPTION:Excited to premiere a new story about everybody’s favorite family member in Better Said Than Done’s “A Family Affair: stories that are all relative\,” at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church\, VA. A full bar and food menu are available. \nNovember 30th is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Stay local. Avoid traffic. Bring – or avoid – family. Come and hear some great storytelling. \n$15 per person tickets here. \nOn November 30\, 2024\,  join Better Said Than Done for A Family Affair: Stories about family stuff\, with Emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bonnie Gardner\, David Hollingsworth\, Jenn Kamara\, Kory May\, Sarah Snyder\, Zette St. Charles\, and Zach Wilks! \nIn-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 N. Washington St\, Falls Church\, VA. \n6:00pm Show Starts / Doors open at 5:30pm. \nA full dinner and bar menu is available.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/storytelling-show-in-falls-church/
LOCATION:Clare & Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 N Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T223000
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SUMMARY:SFAP Online Storytelling Show
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be telling the story of how I wrote my first novel\, Caged in this Six Feet Apart Productions online storytelling show\, By Hook or By Crook. \nThis event is a Story Slam – which means there is voting and a winner. At stake is a SFAP coffee mug. I really want that mug! So please register\, come to the show\, and vote! This is one time your vote really matters. (That was a joke. Voting is important!)
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/sfap-online-storytelling-show/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T200000
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SUMMARY:Free and Frightening Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytellers J.R. Denson\, Bonnie Gardner\, and Jessica Robinson for a terrifying night of stories that will haunt you. \nHaunted Stories and Ghastly Tales\nFree and open to the public. Come and hear some terrifying tales – if you dare. \nStories are rated – old enough to drive or Metro home by yourself\, though you won’t want to be alone.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/free-and-frightening-storytelling/
LOCATION:MLK DC Public Library\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Scary Stories,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T213000
DTSTAMP:20240926T211019Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly True Story
DESCRIPTION:On October 19th\, 2024\, I will be joining the cast of (mostly) True Things\, in Port Jefferson\, NY\, for their 10 year anniversary show! (mostly) True Things comes from the wonderful and wild brain of Jude Treder-Wolff. A show in which storytellers share mostly true stories\, and the audience has to figure out the lie. \n(mostly) TRUE THINGS is a game wrapped in a storytelling show. True stories that range from wildly comedic to fascinating to profound – are told by a fantastic line-up of performers. All but one of the storytellers include subtle little lies in their story. In Act 2\, the audience gets to question the storytellers – who can improvise their responses – then votes for the person they think told their story with no lies. Some improvised\, story-inspired music and songs written for the show by host/creator Jude Treder-Wolff are additional ingredients for a high-energy\, often hilarious\, emotion-packed and entertaining show. There are prizes involved\, if you can believe a thing like that. \nThe show opens with an “open mic” portion in which audience members can share their own brief true story on the theme of the evening. The themes for this 10th anniversary show are: ANNIVERSARIES and 10! With storytellers Jessica Piscitelli Robinson\, Rita Rigano\, Ihab Ibrahim\, and Adam Grundfest.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/mostly-true-story/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Studio\, 224 E. Main St.\, Port Jefferson\, NY\, 11777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T213000
DTSTAMP:20240916T202238Z
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SUMMARY:Super Scary Stories Online
DESCRIPTION:I will be telling some terrifying tales\, online\, on October 17th\, for Better Said Than Done. \n  \nOn October 17\, join storytellers Lyn Ford\, Amanda Lawrence\, Teri Lott\, Jessica Robinson\, and Terrell Shaw\, on zoom\, for a night of terrifying tales – if you dare!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/supper-scary-stories-online/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20241002T205514Z
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done\, Northeast Storytelling/NEST\, and Six Feet Apart Productions online on October 6\, 2024\, for a free storytelling concert to raise money to provide relief to those hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.\n\n\nHere’s the link for more information and to register.\nbettersaidthandone.org/event/storytelling-benefit-concert\nYou’ll also find links to organizations you can donate to to help with relief.\n\n\nThe concert features storytellers Adam Booth\, Norm Brecke\, Alton Chung\, Willy Claflin\, Lyn Ford\, Kevin Kling\, Katie Knutson\, Brandon Leake\, Anne Rutherford\, Regina Stoops\, Dovie Thomason\, Donna Washington\, and emcees Claire Hennessy\, Jessica Robinson\, and Linda Schuyler Ford. With Michael P. Carson\, President of the International Storytelling Center.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/hurricane-helene-benefit-concert/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20240908T180604Z
CREATED:20240817T191156Z
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SUMMARY:Mirrors and Magic: True Stories of Wonder Storytelling Show
DESCRIPTION:On September 12\, 2024\, Carol Moore\, Laura Packer\, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute show will feature stories full of wonder\, and truth\, though not necessarily from true events. \nThis free storytelling show will take place at The Old Town Hall\, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax\, VA. The show starts at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend in-person\, there will be a live-stream to YouTube. \nYou do not need to register to attend in-person but will need to register to get the link to the live-stream. \nMirrors and Magic
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/mirrors-and-magic-storytelling-show/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 3999 University Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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