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THE GREAT STORY IMMERSION
Link to Event: www.laurasimms.com Event Contact Email: storymentor2010@gmail.com A collaborative exploration of a single fairytale facilitated by Laura Simms. We uncover unexpected levels of meaning and relevant benefits while braiding personal narrative, and dream . Each session goes deeper with assignments, commentary, conversation and break out rooms. A rare event whose effect ripples for a long time in expanding storytelling skills and realization of unique aspects of engagement, imagination and compassion.
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The Women’s Storytelling Festival
Event Website: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/womens-festival/ The Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place, both online and in-person, March 14 – 17, 2024. The festival features 21 storytellers performing spoken word stories in a variety of styles, intended for a mature audience. More Information Here: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/womens-festival/ The Women’s Storytelling Festival 2024 storytellers are: Sheila Arnold, Michele Carlo, Rosemary Cipriano, Fanny Crawford, Jane Dorfman, Bonnie Gardner, Claire Hennessy, Megan Hicks, Andrea Kamens, Ronna Levy, Roopa Mohan, Stacy Ann Parish, Anne Rutherford, Laura Simms, Aimee Snow, and Andrea Young! Carmen Agra Deedy, Edith Gonzalez, Robin Schulte, Penelope Whitney, and Linda Yemoto will be performing in a special virtual only concert, premiering March 14, 2024 and available to everyone who buys a ticket. In-person performances will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City, VA, from Friday March 15 – Sunday March 17, with a special virtual only showcase premiering on March 14. Tickets Here: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/10/12/storytelling-festival-tickets/ Full pass ticket holders will be able to attend in-person as well as receive links to watch all of the recorded shows, including the virtual only showcase. There is also an option to watch the entire festival online only. We will have Day Of and Weekend Pass tickets available at the door, if we do not sell out. However, we suggest you purchase your tickets in advance. The Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience.
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The 2024 Women’s Storytelling Festival
Link to Event: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/womens-festival/ The Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place, both online and in-person, March 14 – 17, 2024. The festival features 21 storytellers performing spoken word stories in a variety of styles, intended for a mature audience. More Information Here: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/womens-festival/ The Women’s Storytelling Festival 2024 storytellers are: Sheila Arnold, Michele Carlo, Rosemary Cipriano, Fanny Crawford, Jane Dorfman, Bonnie Gardner, Claire Hennessy, Megan Hicks, Andrea Kamens, Ronna Levy, Roopa Mohan, Stacy Ann Parish, Anne Rutherford, Laura Simms, Aimee Snow, and Andrea Young! Carmen Agra Deedy, Edith Gonzalez, Robin Schulte, Penelope Whitney, and Linda Yemoto will be performing in a special virtual only concert, premiering March 14, 2024 and available to everyone who buys a ticket. In-person performances will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City, VA, from Friday March 15 – Sunday March 17, with a special virtual only showcase premiering on March 14. Tickets Here: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/10/12/storytelling-festival-tickets/ Full pass ticket holders will be able to attend in-person as well as receive links to watch all of the recorded shows, including the virtual only showcase. There is also an option to watch the entire festival online only. We will have Day Of and Weekend Pass tickets available at the door, if we do not sell out. However, we suggest you purchase your tickets in advance. The Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience.
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Whoops: Stories About Mistakes
Event Website: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/12/19/whoops-stories/ On February 3, 2024, join emcee Carol Moore and storytellers J.R. Denson, Hettie Farley, Joe Morice, Miriam Nadel, Vijai Nathan, Liza Newell, and Jessica Robinson for Whoops: Stories About Mistakes, Accidents, and Embarrassing Moments. In-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St, Falls Church, VA, at 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. $15 per ticket, plus a $1 handling fee. Full dinner and bar menu available. Reserve your seat or table here: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/12/19/whoops-stories/ After ticket purchase, your name will be put on the list at the door. We do not have physical tickets. The show starts at 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. We recommend you get there as soon as doors open as we cannot reserve seats. - Once we sell out of in-person tickets on this page, we are sold out. If we do not sell out, we’ll have tickets available at the door for $15 per person. We cannot guarantee there will be tickets left at the door and recommend you get them in advance. Better Said Than Done is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our organization produces storytelling shows throughout Northern Virginia and beyond, featuring experienced and new performers from our community of spoken word storytellers. We also produce the annual Women’s Storytelling Festival, in Fairfax City, VA, each March. With stories ranging in length from 7-70 minutes, the shows are energetic, engaging, and highly entertaining. They may be funny, poignant, silly, or unbelievable, but they will convince audiences that life is better in the telling. Better Said Than Done hosts events locally, online, and can travel to give performances, presentations, and workshops at corporate events, comedy clubs, schools, and anywhere else you would like to hear a story.
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Dave Paddon Featured at The Story Space online
Link to Event: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Website: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Phone: (857) 998-1592 Event Contact Email: NYTB@comcast.net The Story Space online Every Tuesday from 6:45-9:00 P.M. EST Note: We are on EST (Eastern Standard Time), 5 hours behind GMT, or UTC-5 To attend: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org and 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EST. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: https://tinyletter.com/StorySpace To correspond with us: info@storyspace.org There is an $8 requested donation: http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp (There is no entry fee. You can donate at any time). Dave Paddon: Dave Paddon is a retired airline pilot originally from Northwest River, Labrador. He grew up listening to the songs and stories of the trappers and attending many a late night “session” around many a kitchen table. In 1986 he married a Gander girl and subsequently became immersed in Island culture. As a result, he accumulated a store of material which suddenly bubbled to the surface when he and Kim returned to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2005 after 20 years “upalong”. He wrote his first recitation in 2007 and has now written 40. Five of these have been published in handmade chapbooks and his work is available on 2 CDs or through electronic download. His recitations “Ralph:Flying Hound” and “Kimmy and Mike” were recently released as illustrated children's books and his latest work is "Half the lies you tell are not true", a collection of 13 of his funniest recitations. Dave lives in St. John's and is a regular at festivals and fundraisers throughout the province. Feature's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@davepaddon7701 There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EST. Storytelling of all types and styles, in a friendly, cooperative venue where seasoned tellers and newcomers alike are received with full attention. There are no content restrictions, other than prohibiting deliberately offensive language. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or just listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. In the spirit of Brother Blue. There is an $8 requested donation. http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp. Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EST. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EST sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EST. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change" www.StorySpace.org
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Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic
Link to Event: https://storytelling.org/events/new-events/ Event Website: https://storytelling.org/ Event Phone: 6517038191 Event Contact Email: illinoisstorytelling@gmail.com www.storytelling.org and Dominican University present: Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic featuring Kory Thomas May Hosted by: Janice Del Negro Saturday, January 6th at &;00-8:30pm CST USA FREE - donations appreciated Email Janice at: jdelnegro@dom.edu for the Zoom link and/or if you are interested in telling a story (7 to 10 minutes)
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OARS in the Water: Fire’s Magic and Metaphor
Link to Event: https://healingstoryalliance.org/oars/ Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/ Event Phone: 6517038191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com Healing Story Alliance (HSA) presents: OARS in the Water: Fire's Magic and Metaphor Hosted by: Karianna Rosenberg and Kristin Pedemonti Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:00-8:30pm EST FREE - donations welcome To Join the gathering, click the Zoom Link at: https://healingstoryalliance.org/oars/
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A.C.E. Authenticity Clarity Engagement – Workshop to Excavate Your Burning Story
Link to Event: WWW.DENISEKEYESTELLS.COM Event Phone: 8606802852 Event Contact Email: denisekpage@gmail.com Mine, Define & Refine In this workshop you will learn how to: identify your essential story determine what is essential to the arc of the story tell it without pain share an emotional journey with your audience be precise while creating memorable images verbally give the listener an experience of engagement and empathy WWW.DENISEKEYESTELLS.COM
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Just Kidding: Storytelling for Laughs
On January 11, 2024, join emcee Calvin S. Cato and storytellers Jeff Doyle, Lyn Ford, Bil Lepp, Jessica Robinson, and Regina Stoops for a night of laughs. Just Kidding! Online at 8:00pm Eastern. And that’s no joke. Tickets on sale at: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/12/18/funny-stories/ Suggested contribution $15 per attendee. Minimum $5. Proceeds will be divided among the storytellers. This show will be recorded. All ticket holders receive a zoom link to watch live and then a Youtube link after to watch the recording. This is a zoom meeting so you will have the option to be seen. However, you can choose to keep your camera off to watch if you prefer. You should receive the Zoom login information shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. Try to login a few minutes before show time to make sure you can gain entry. Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close the Sunday after. Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.
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Spotlight on You Storytelling Workshop
Link to Event: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/10/13/fall-and-winter-workshops/ Spotlight On You is a 3 to 4 hour workshop which includes lessons about storytelling structure, character development and other techniques for creating dramatic, engaging and true, personal stories. Class size is limited so all students will be given the opportunity to write, share at least one story, and receive critical feedback. You must register in advance. https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/10/13/fall-and-winter-workshops/ Next Online Workshops: January 7, 2024 at 1:30pm, led by Jessica Robinson February 17, 2024 at 2:00pm, led by Jack Scheer PLEASE NOTE: Workshops are on Zoom. We are in the EASTERN TIME ZONE and times listed about reflect that. Because the workshops will be over Zoom, participants can also record their own stories and feedback and save the recording for future reference. Jessica Robinson founded Better Said Than Done in 2011. In addition to performing with Better Said Than Done, and locally in the DC Metro area, Jessica has performed at Exchange Place at the International Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN, appeared on PBS’ “Stories from the Stage,” and in the Women’s Storytelling Festival. She also shared stories on the BonkersBrit, Full Spirals, Orchid Story, and Funny Parents Podcasts. In 2022, Jessica performed with The Story Collider and was a featured teller at the Stone Soup Festival, the Washington Folk Festival, and the Allegheny Highlands Story Festival. In 2023, she was a featured storyteller for the Florida Storytelling Festival and the Hampton Storytelling Festival, and was presented with the ORACLE Award from the National Storytelling Network. Jessica is a teaching artist and presenter who has led workshops, presentations and webinars for The Brookings Institution, The World Bank, Jack Morton International, The Story Center, Story Crossroads, and at several Festivals, Libraries, and Community Centers, as well as for and through Better Said Than Done.
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