Tag: jessica robinson
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Joyful Storytelling Show
I’m excited to emcee and give a heartfelt toast at Better Said Than Done’s Year-End Celebration and Storytelling show. Join us on December 4th for “Joy to the World,” a storytelling show with recipes! With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Jane Dorfman, Lyn Ford, Claire Hennessy, Eric Johnson, Anne Rutherford, Ria Spencer, Lisa… Read more
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Storytelling Open Mic
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest… Read more
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Reading at The Inner Loop
I’m excited to be reading from my story in the new anthology, America’s Future, from Washington Writers Publishing House, at The Inner Loop! WHEN: Monday, November 10th from 7-10 pm WHERE: Shaw’s Tavern, 520 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 The Inner Loop is known for their lively, inclusive, monthly reading series. Several contributors to… Read more
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Reading at 804 Lit
I’ll be reading from my one year old memoir Stages: My Life in Stories at 804 Lit. October 11, 2025 7:00pm Open / 7:30pm Readings 804 Lit is located at 804 Quintana Place NW in Washington, DC As a reminder, we ask that people do not park on Quintana Place because it’s a narrow street… Read more
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Apple Pie Stories in Falls Church
I’ll be sharing one or two stories on stage in Falls Church, VA. Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on October 4th, at 6:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Apple Pie Stories,” with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Jennifer Hine, Jenn Kamara, Rishi Nixon, and… Read more
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Healing Stories Alliance
Kind Stories in Concert. Our theme for Oct. 5th is “The Power of Community” Date: October 5, 2025 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm EDT (Open Mic Story Share and Reflection: last half hour) Format: The story session opens with a concert of seasoned tellers Jim Brule, Rishi Nixon, Elisa Pearmain, and Jessica Robinson, sharing stories with themes of… Read more
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Ghost Stories at the DC Public Library
On October 22, join storytellers Silvana Clark, J.R. Denson, Jessica Robinson, and Zach Wilks, for a night of terrifying tales at the Haunted Library. Bring snacks and hot beverages and join us on the First Floor of the MLK DC Public Library. Details here. This concert is FREE and open to the public, but intended… Read more
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The 2025 NSN Conference
The National Storytelling Network (NSN) Conference was held from July 17 – 20, in Kennessaw, GA. I was thrilled to attend and to participate. I had an amazing time just being there. The best part was, as usual, seeing and getting to talk to – in person – friends and fellow storytellers. Watching the performances… Read more
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Good Liars Club Festival 2025
I love me some good lies, and the Good Liar’s Club Festival is chock full of the best lies! This year, as in years past, I will be emceeing one showcase and lying in another. Live on Zoom, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present: The 2025 Good Liars Club Festival Sat Aug 2 11am AKDT/… Read more
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Hot and Spicy Stories
Better Said Than Done’s Hot and Spicy storytelling show, online. On July 10, 2025, join storytellers Vicki Bryan, Claire Hennessy, Jessica Robinson, Jude Treder-Wolff and Megan Wells, on Zoom, for Hot and Spicy Stories. $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the… Read more