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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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SUMMARY:The Inner Loop Literary Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be joining the Inner Loop for their November reading series\, featuring A. B. Spellman and 9 local writers (8 plus me) – including Author’s Corner Spotlight Luke Sutherland! It’s FREE and there’s pizza! To be clear\, the pizza’s not free\, but you can get pizza and listen to literature! Could it get any better? \nMark your calendar\, grab your friends\, and head to the back patio of Sonny’s Pizza on November 19th at 7:30pm. Whether you’re a bookworm\, an inspiring writer\, or just enjoy listening to stories\, The Inner Loop readings have something for everyone. Our mission is to create an inclusive writing community in DC\, so we encourage you to grab some food\, a drink\, and meet other literature lovers. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-inner-loop-literary-reading-series/
LOCATION:Sonny’s Pizza\, 3120 Georgia Avenue NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
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SUMMARY:Author Event at Winchester Book Gallery
DESCRIPTION:I will be telling stories\, taking questions and signing copies of my new memoir\, Stages: My Life in Stories\, on November 16th\, starting at 11:00am\, at the Winchester Book Gallery in beautiful Winchester\, VA. Come for the books\, stay for the stories. \nAbout the Stages: My Life in Stories:\nIn Stages: My Life in Stories\, spoken-word storyteller Jessica Robinson has collected twenty-five stories that span from her childhood in the eighties to the creation of her own children through IVF. The collection is meant to be read as a memoir in stories. Each story is complete in and of itself\, but represents a different pivotal moment\, a different stage in the life of the storyteller. \n“Jessica’s stories create a work of heart. Each chapter reads like a conversation in which I listen to an old friend’s experiences\, and recognize my own. Thoughtfully written\, presented in pastel touches of humor and pathos\, this book is an appreciation of all the colors of a life.”\n– Lyn Ford\, spoken-word storyteller and author \n“Oh\, this book is subtle and delightful. At first glance\, it’s a memoir\, a collection of amusing\, moving stories that follow the author through her life. As you reach the end of the book\, of course\, you see the larger picture\, like an image arising out of mosaics. \n\nBut it’s also a masterclass on storytelling\, and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson a master storyteller. She holds our attention while using a variety of story forms\, clearly enjoying playing with screenplays and allusions to Greek myths. Each story wraps up perfectly\, making a compelling and complete package.”\n– Author Anne Janzer \n\n\nPublisher Information:\nStages is published by Tucker DS Press\nhttps://www.tuckerdspress.com/books\nAbout The Winchester Book Gallery:\nThe Winchester Book Gallery is the 51-year old\, independent\, locally owned bookstore serving the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As a cornerstone of our community\, we offer new books\, Local Art\, Cards\, Book Fairs and Special Orders. The Book Gallery regularly hosts book signings\, book clubs and community nights. In addition\, we offer everyday discounts for teachers and book clubs. The Winchester Book Gallery inspires\, informs and amuses customers with compelling book selections and a diverse selection of other merchandise. \nAbout the Author:\nJessica Robinson is the Founding Executive Director of Better Said Than Done\, the Northern Virginia-based storytelling organization that\, in addition to its semi-monthly shows\, hosts the annual Women’s Storytelling Festival. A spoken-word storyteller\, Jessica has performed at Exchange Place at the International Storytelling Festival\, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage\,” and for the Stone Soup\, the Washington Folk\, the Florida\, and the Hampton Storytelling festivals. Jessica is a 2023 ORACLE Award recipient from the National Storytelling Network. In addition to magazines\, reviews\, and anthologies\, Jessica is the author of Caged (under pen name JP Robinson) and co-author of the anthology Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/author-event-at-winchester-book-gallery/
LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 N Loudoun St\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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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:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T200000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Stories in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Hine and I are returning to Franklin Park\, in Purcelville\, to tell stories for Halloween in the Park! \nThis event is free for all ages and open to the public – and is so much fun! Come on out\, trick or treat\, see some wild animals\, listen to some stories\, and plan to have a fabulous time at Franklin Park! I know we will. \n \n \nJessica Robinson tells stories for all ages. If you’d like to book Jessica for a storytelling concert\, please make sure to include what age range is expected to attend.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/halloween-stories-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, 36441 Blueridge View Ln.\, Purcelville\, VA\, 20132-3565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Family Friendly Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000
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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
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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:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Storytelling to an Agency
DESCRIPTION:I will be leading a storytelling workshop for an agency as part of their conference on communication for their corporate leadership team. This event is not open to the public\, but it’s on my calendar and I am preparing for my part nonetheless. \nAs a business owner for over 20 years. I have worked in corporate leadership\, communications and marketing\, and organizational storytelling\, even discounting my over 15 years of teaching storytelling. I understand goals and missions and teams – and how all of those tie in and are tied together with an organization’s narrative. Or\, at least\, they can be – if the storytelling makes sense. \nI work to craft each workshop so it works for my clients\, and so it meets the needs of my clients. And I am already working towards those goals for my October workshop. \nI teach storytelling through community centers\, libraries\, and for organizations that hire me. Primarily\, though not exclusively\, I teach and am booked through Better Said Than Done. If you are a community center\, library\, story center\, organization\, adult education center\, middle grade school through university\, or individual looking for public speaking or storytelling coaching\, please feel free to reach out to me to discuss a storytelling workshop or course. Whether you wish to hire me as an independent workshop leader or through Better Said Than Done\, email me here.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/teaching-storytelling-to-an-agency/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Leadership,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T170000
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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:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T220000
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SUMMARY:Campfire Stories
DESCRIPTION:On September 21st\, Jennifer Hine and I will be telling family friendly stories to a group of campers at a private camp-out event. We’ll be telling some classic campfire stories as well as a few fun original tales. \nIt’s always a good time when fire and marshmallows and stories mix! \n  \nJessica Piscitelli Robinson tells stories. Some are scary\, some are funny. Some are family friendly\, some are not. Some are true and others are outright lies. \nContact jessica@bettersaidthandone.com next time you need a storyteller. Everybody needs a storyteller.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/campfire-stories/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T221627
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T221627
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SUMMARY:Your Story\, Your Life Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Your Story\, Your Life Workshop Series – The first of 5 two hour classes\, over five weeks\, to help you develop secondary characters\, dialogue\, non-linear structure\, enhanced performance skills\, and stories of varying lengths to be performed on stage. Students will be able to workshop and hone at least one\, and possibly several\, stories over the course of 5 weeks. Workshops will be on Zoom\, taking place on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET. $199 per 5 classes per registrant.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/your-story-your-life-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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