Author: Nick Baskerville

After years of being an instructor in the military and the and the fire service, I realized I needed to improve my delivery. My students needed me to improve delivery. But how do I improve my delivery? Simple. I finally took a member of Toastmasters up on the invitation to come to a meeting. It wasn't long until I joined. Along the way of improving my skills at delivering a message, I came to understand that of all the ways to get a point across, telling stories is the best way to get it done. Around this time, another friend from Toastmasters told me about The Moth monthly story telling shows. What better way to test out my theories on storytelling. It's in my travels there to the shows that I found more and more shows, and classes, and events centered around storytelling. Despite how many people know about the storytelling world, not many people know about the storytelling world. So now, I'm out to tell the world about storytelling.

August 2, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

The Stories We Thought We Knew

My youngest daughter, baby girl, will turn 10 soon. Do you know how many kid movies you can watch in 10 yrs? I'll make it easy for you, add up all of the movies from Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, with a few others sprinkled in for good measure. That should cover most of the them. Her … Continue reading The Stories We Thought We Knew

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling Shows in Aug

The weather is hot. The Olympic games are getting hot. And storytelling shows have stayed hot! In the mist of all that is going on in the world, I'm glad to see that storytelling is still alive and well online and growing in person. While I normally only cover the DC, MD, and VA area, … Continue reading Storytelling Shows in Aug

July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who has storytelling shows in Aug

If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. You can use the this link … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Aug

July 12, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Short Story Long

I tell people that I fell into storytelling. Actually, I tripped, stumbled, and then fell into storytelling. I was actually trying to address the problem of finding more tools for teaching students in the fire service. Storytelling is one of the things I added. Storytelling now occupies a regular section of my life. It's like … Continue reading Short Story Long

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Shows coming up in July

If you are in the DC, MD, VA area this month, guess what? So am I! I mean, I live in the area, so, it makes sense. Whether you are from the area or just passing through, pass through one of my shows! Some are online, and a few more are in-person. I'll be telling … Continue reading Shows coming up in July

July 5, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

4th of July (Just a POV)

Driving home from Washington, DC last night, I got to see fireworks going off on the way into the city AND back. Let me tell you, even if you miss the official fireworks show in DC, the neighborhood shows are getting to be impressive. We never made it any particular spot in DC. Which is … Continue reading 4th of July (Just a POV)

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling Shows in July

Good news! The Cicadas will be gone this month! Better news! Storytelling Show are still here! Many storytelling organizations are transitioning from all virtual to in-person or in-person with live streaming. There are still virtual shows out there, and I have a collection of them to share with you. The only in-person shows I will … Continue reading Storytelling Shows in July

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who has shows in July?

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?!

Summer is in full swing, and so are many places that showcase preforming arts. I'm lucky enough to be a part of a few of them. Thursday I get to be a part of a storytelling telling show raising money for a chapter of the NAACP, Friday I'll be back telling #jokeswithfolks #nofussnocuss, and Sunday … Continue reading Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?!

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Dad Jokes, Dad Stories, And Everything In-between

June is here! Of course, if you are using a calendar, I guess you don't really need me to tell you that. You would, however, need me to tell you what I'll be up to this month. Once again I am fortunate to be a part of some great things. Hopefully, you can make checking … Continue reading Dad Jokes, Dad Stories, And Everything In-between

Better Said Than Done

Last Saturday of the Month

The Auld Shebeen

**DOWNSTAIRS**

3971 Chain Bridge Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

Third Thursday of the Month

DC Drafthouse

1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

**Entrance is on L Street Between 13th and 14th Street**

6:00PM Doors Open

7:00PM Show

http://www.bettersaidthandone.com/storytelling-shows/

The Moth

First Thursday of the Month

The Miracle Theatre

535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

Third Monday of the Month

City Winery DC

1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

https://themoth.org/events/results?eventLocations=6486&typesOfEvents=&eventDate=

Perfect Liars Club

First Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://www.perfectliarsclub.com/washington-dc-shows.html

Story District

Second Tuesday of the Month

Normally at:

2009 8th St, NW

Washington, DC 20009

6:30 pm Doors open

8:00 pm Show starts

Other show are available

on varying dates and locations

http://storydistrict.org/shows

Mistakes Were Made

Third Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://mistakes.live/new-events

The Story Collider

Every other month

Second Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://www.storycollider.org/upcoming-shows

The Grapevine Storytelling Series

Second Wednesday of the Month

14TH & V

2021 14th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

7:30 pm Show Starts

Tell Me More…

Third Sunday of the month

Push Comedy Theater

763 Granby Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

7:00 pm Show Starts

https://www.tellmemorelive.org/themes/

Rappahannock Rap

Second Friday of the month

LibertyTown Arts Workshop

916 Liberty St

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

8:00 pm Show Starts

https://www.facebook.com/groups/408259483325069/

This Is My Brave

Shows are available at varying dates and locations throughout the year. Shows are also available in other states.

https://thisismybrave.org/events/

The Stoop Storytelling Series

Varying days (normally Tues, Wed, or Thurs), normally once or twice a month

Baltimore, MD (varying locations)

https://www.stoopstorytelling.com/shows/

Secretly Y’all

Varying days (normally Sun, Mon, or Tues), normally once a month

Richmond, VA (varying locations)

https://www.secretlyall.org/

Hoot and Holler

Varying days, normally once a month

Roanoke, VA

https://www.facebook.com/hootandhollerstories/

Toastmasters

Clubs are available in varying dates, times and locations throughout the DC, MD, VA area. Some clubs that specialize in storytelling are:

Maryland

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Maryland%2C+United+States&radius=50&n=&advanced=0&latitude=38.94279&longitude=-76.73002&autocomplete=true

Virginia

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Virginia%2C+United+States&radius=100&n=&advanced=0&latitude=37.303937&longitude=-78.412571&autocomplete=true