Tag: storytelling
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Haunting at the DC Library
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I am thrilled to be returning to the MLK DC Public Library, not despite but because of it being haunted each October. Better said Than Done storytellers Rosie Clark, Jane Dorfman, Amanda Lawrence, Rishi Nixon, and Jessica Robinson hope to chill the audience again with terrifying tales.… Read more
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Hip Hip Hooray
Join Better Said Than Done online on September 24th, 2026 for “Hip Hip Hooray: a celebration of 15 years of storytelling.” In the past 15 years, we’ve heard stories from hundreds of incredible storytellers. We’d bring them all back if we could, but for this one night, we’re packing the show with some of our… Read more
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The ORACLE Presentation
This past July, I was honored to receive an ORACLE Award for Distinguished National Service from the National Storytelling Network (NSN), at the NSN Conference in Texas. It is a huge honor and I have been in shock ever since Rishi Nixon wrote to tell me I would be receiving the honor. The Award presentation… Read more
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Stories at DC Art All Night
Better Said Than Done storytellers J.R. Denson, Jane Dorfman, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Chris Wade will share stories that are true, personal, funny, heartfelt, unbelievable and, most of all, real, at DC Art All Night. Join Better Said Than Done storytelling at Barista, inside the Chevy Chase Arcade, at 5520 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC,… Read more
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The Story Space Online
I will be performing a 45 minute version of my solo show, “The Little People.” I am the featured storyteller, but there is an open mic and I hope you will come to share a story and to listen to mine. The Story Space is wonderfully inviting. First-time Tellers encouraged. August 11, 2026 6:45pm –… Read more
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The Good Liars Club Festival 5
As has now become tradition, I will be emceeing one showcase, and telling a good lie in another in the 5th Annual Good Liars Club Festival, brought to you by the goodest liars of them all Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford. Saturday, August 1 —Live on Zoom, Anne & Norm present: Good Liars Club Festival… Read more
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Rainbows and Unicorns
Better Said Than Done presents Rainbows and Unicorns – Stories of Love and Hope Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA Saturday, June 27, 2026 6:00pm Start / Doors Open 5:30pm $15 Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-of-love-and-hope Advance purchase recommended. Read more
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Jessica’s Traditions and Truth
I am thrilled to be featured in July’s Traditions and Truth, a Virtual Open Mic presented by Dominican University and Illinois Storytelling, led by Janice M. Del Negro, PhD. Virtual Mics occur on the first Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM Central Time. There will also be a featured teller at each gathering. Contact… Read more
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NSN Conference 2026
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 receiving an ORACLE Award for Distinguished National service and performing in the ORACLE Concert that follows the Awards Ceremony. Mostly, I will be there for all the… Read more
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Wildcard Story
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… Read more