Storyteller, Author, Keynote Speaker, & Teacher

Abigail: Founding Mother
2026-03-14 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
To be clear, I am not performing at this event, but I will be introducing Mrs. Abigail Adams to Fairfax, VA. And I did have a hand in arranging her visit. Megan Wells is a powerhouse, just like the women she’s portraying. Do not miss seeing this FREE event!
Details here: bettersaidthandone.org/abigail-adams-founding-mother/
Registration not required. Just show up and enjoy!
In Abigail: Founding Mother, national award-winning actor and storyteller, Megan Wells, brings Abigail Adams to life. In this humorous and historically accurate portrayal, Megan Wells vivifies the full measure of Abigail’s contribution to our democracy. Behind the scenes but very firm, Abigail rode the risky edge of feminine power. Not too much, not too little – choose your words carefully – just right. Relevant, moving and wry with wit, Megan’s Abigail awakens new perspectives of how we must “remember the ladies.”
Abigail: Founding Mother
March 14, 2026, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Free
Intended for ages 12 and up.
Thank you to the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts for making this program possible.

Abigail’s friend, Eliza Hamilton, will be appearing at The Women’s Storytelling Festival, in Fairfax City, March 19 – 22, 2025. They are both on the most intimate terms with Ms. Wells.

The 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival
2026-03-19 18:30 - 2026-03-22 17:00
I’m thrilled to once again emcee a showcase at the Women’s Storytelling Festival.
The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place March 19 – 22, 2026, starting with a virtual only showcase on the 19th and continuing in-person at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 through March 22nd.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page
The WSF Tickets Page
The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually in March by Better Said Than Done, is a festival celebrating all women and gender nonconforming spoken-word performing artists. The festival debuted in March 2020 in Fairfax City, VA. The stories shared at the first festival were no different than what you’d hear at any festival. There were folk tales, historical tales, personal stories, myths, legends, and lying. The one difference was that all the voices were female. And that one difference was key.
This is a storytelling festival, like any other. However, when women feel safe and heard, like we are in a space where our stories are given equal attention, the performances, and the stories themselves, are different. There is a hum of feminine power that runs through the festival even when the stories are about Jack, Coyote, Anansi, or that thing that happened that one time at work. We are are human. We are storytellers. We are women. Hear us tell.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience.

The Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
2026-04-10 11:30 - 2026-04-11 17:00
You can watch the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival online, or join me in Georgia at this beautiful mountain resort, to take in the sites, the fresh air, and the storytelling! Or watch online, from wherever you are. I’m telling in the Regional voices and Ghost stories concerts.
www.gamountainstoryfest.org
The 12th annual
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival!
April 10-11, 2026
in-person at
The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee, GA and online

Wildcard Story
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00
WILDCARD is back at Old Soul The Alley for our final night in this space, and it just happens to land the night before our big Nutshell show.
So we’re leaning in:
Think of this as the pre-party.
What is WILDCARD?
WILDCARD is our monthly live storytelling open mic where anyone can step up and tell a true, personal story.
10 storytellers drawn at random from the NOT HAT 8-minute stories Featured storytellers A room full of people actually listening
It’s a little looser than Nutshell. A little more chaotic. And always magical.

Featuring!
Jessica Robinson: (Yes, that Jessica. She’ll also be on the Nutshell stage the next night )
Alex Paez: A Sacramento favorite! Sharp, funny, heartfelt, and always worth showing up for.
Two Nights, One Story World
If you’re coming to Nutshell on April 17, here’s the move:
Buy your Nutshell ticket first Screenshot it and show tix guy Aaron littleplasticmen@yahoo.com Go to WILDCARD tickets Select “I bought a Nutshell ticket!” Our Tix Guy Aaron will approve you
That means you get into WILDCARD for free(usually $15)
Why come to both?
WILDCARD is where stories are tried, stretched and risked.
Nutshell is where everything comes together.
Come to WILDCARD and you might see someone tell their first story or end up in the NOT HAT yourself
Then come back Friday and see a fully crafted night at The Sofia.
It’s a very good combo.
The Details
Thursday, April 16 6PM (come early for seats, sips, and nibbles) Old Soul Coffee Co. | The Alley (Sacramento)
$15 FREE with Nutshell ticket (see above)
This is one of our last nights at Old Soul before we move to our new home at Teneral in May.
If you’ve been meaning to come—or come back—this is a really good one.
Put your name in the NOT HAT.Or come cheer for the people who do.
Either way, you belong here.

Story In a Nutshell
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00
I’ll be performing in Sacramento, CA in In a Nutshell, a storytelling series featuring mostly true stories. Sadly, my arch-nemesis, Claire Hennessy, is also in this show. But as she’s also hosting me in her show the following night, I suppose I’ll have to play nice.
Take this Job and… features storytellers Claire Hennessy, Gloria Jones, Jessica Robinson, and Corey Rosen telling mostly true stories.

The Story Shuffle
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
IN PERSON The Story Shuffle – Sat April 18th featuring Jessica Robinson Come to our IN PERSON show in Novato, CA, on Sat April 18th. It will have featured tellers and an Open Mic for YOU to tell any story you like! True, tall tale or a folktale, it’s up to you.

It's Raining Men in Falls Church, VA
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Clare 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.
Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/its-raining-men/

Spring Story Workshops Week 1 – Drama
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00
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.
April 29, 2026 – Workshop 1: Drama – what makes a story a story
Learn 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.

The VASA Gathering Online
2026-05-02 15:00 - 20:00
VASA 2026 Gathering!

The 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.
This special online edition of the Gathering will include a story swap, our annual meeting, and an evening performance from featured storyteller Bil Lepp.
VASA Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
Register Here
Or go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vasa-2026-gathering-tickets-1980830430139
Event Schedule (All Online)
Story Swap
3:00–5:00 pm
Bring a story, or simply come to listen. All levels welcome.
Break
Annual Meeting
5:30–6:30 pm
Updates, elections, and a look at what’s ahead for VASA.
Break
Evening Storytelling Performance
7:00–8:00 pm
Featured Teller: Bil Lepp
VASA Members: $10
Non-Members: $20

The Fair Folk
2026-05-07 20:00 - 21:30
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.
$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
Details and Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-fair-folk

Story Structure Workshop
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit.
You can register here for Workshop: Story Structure and Plot.
May 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot
You’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.
If you’d like to register for all five weeks, or Workshop 1: Drama, you can
REGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE

Story Scene Setting Workshop
2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit.
You can register here for Workshop: Setting the Scene.
June 3 – Workshop: Setting the Scene
Where 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.
If you’d like to register for all five or Workshop 1: Drama, you can
REGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE

NSN Conference 2026
2026-07-23 16:00 - 2026-07-26 11:00
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.
Details and Registration Here
I 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!
