Programs & Workshops 
Featured Programs
Grannies, Grampas, Nanas and Gikis
An evening of tales about the elders who managed to teach us what no one else could.
Hear the spine-tingling tale of Zukor the sour candy man and his miraculous egg cream. Witness the untold saga of Giki's infamous ditty. Listen, laugh, choke up a little and remember the elders who gave you a touch of wisdom.
Red Diaper Blues
What was it like to grow up to the left of Coney Island Avenue where Red was a Banner, not a color, and 'strike!' was a battle cry, not an umpire's call! Listen to Bob new tale of love, passion and politics!"
Fabulous Fools and Wonderful Foolishness.
Long live fools and foolishness! Without foolishness, who would try the impossible ..? Who would dream the dreams? Who would never give up, even against ridiculous odds!? Stories about the wonderful fool who lives within each one of us. (for all members of the family)
Oh How We Danced!
Staying married can be an act of magnificence in today's world. Add some unbelievable twists of fate — good and bad — and it can become as enormous as climbing Everest. Dedicated to the heroism in all of us! (for older teens and adults).
An Evening with Grandpa Abe and Uncle Ahmet
Bob plays two dueling storytellers in old Baghdad as they vie for the position of the chief tale-spinner of their ancient city. Will it be Jewish or the Muslim teller...or....?.
Can stories mend a broken people? Can tales heal a wounded world? This is what Bob Reiser attempts to do in his evening-long story cycle.
Brother Blue (Dr. Hugh Morgan) of Cambridge Massachusetts calls this 90 minute show a "tour de force... an expression of the storyteller's highest art...."
Sample Programs
These are some storytelling programs Bob has done recently.
For Families and Youngsters (grades K-6)
Teens and Adults (grades 6 and beyond)
For All Ages
Storytelling Workshops
Belly laughs and Beyond:
You are funny! You know it. Now let the world know too. Belly Laughs and Beyond will help break down the obstacles we all put up when telling a funny story. Using theater games and hands-on experience, get a chance to hone your funny story and share it with others.
This workshop has been conducted from New York to Pittsburgh to British Columbia. It is ideal for storytellers, preachers, teachers, public speakers, raconteurs in training, and anyone who doesn't want another funny tale to die on his or her lips.
My Story, Your Story, History!
"Tell my personal story - to strangers?! Not me! I'll bore them to death!"
Unbelievably, I found that no other stories I told touched people so deeply. In "My Story, Your Story, History," I will help you find the story gold in your life and craft it into tales that speak to others. Revisit your past, honor those you love, and find that a story truly is the shortest distance between two hearts.
Custom Programs
These programs are samples meant to inspire you, as programs can be tailored to fit your needs.
From weddings to memorials; from festivals to parties to retreats, stories can add to any important event.
Particularly relevent in our world today are programs of Native American fables, European stories, tales from the Middle-East and the Orient, as well as special programs and workshops to deal with conflict-resolution and community crises.
Want to put this storytelling power to work for you or your organization? Contact Bob Reiser.
Contact bob@bobtales.com