The Speakers Bureau

Through the Teeth and Eyes Speakers Bureau, Charles Reese curates interactive programming that educates, informs, and inspires.

Audiences will bear witness to signature programs that bring the literary work of James Baldwin to life through performative storytelling, while Reese also delivers tools and tips for creatives to navigate showcasing their art in the digital space.

Explore current packages below. For custom programming, pleas email bookingteethandeyes@gmail.com

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

Baldwin On The Go!

Perfect for organizations looking to bring Charles in for a specially curated short live program.

Package Includes:

Choose from 10, 20, or 30-minute performance (Topics May Vary)
Q&A
Book / CD Signing

MASTERCLASS

James Baldwin: The Early Expatriate Years in Paris & Artist as Activist

Join Charles Reese, 2024 Voice Arts Award Winner and James Baldwin Scholar, on a journey through James Baldwin's life and legacy.

Explore Baldwin's early life and influences
Analyze Baldwin's activism and its impact on his work via the Baldwin/Kennedy Secret Summit
Discover Baldwin's last years in the south of France, with exclusive insights from Charles Reese's personal archives
Hear Charles Reese's personal story of how he met James Baldwin

Package Includes:

2-Day Virtual Class
Interactive Discussions & Workshops
Book / CD Signing

MASTERCLASS

Creating Spoken Word Albums via Digital Streaming Platforms

Unlock the secrets of crafting spoken word albums that resonate with audiences.

Insights into Charles Reese's Creative Process
Explore the inspiration behind "James Baldwin and Me: A Centennial Tribute" and
"SPEAK! A Spoken Word Odyssey Volume One
Discover techniques for blending history, poetry, and music to evoke emotion and spark conversation
Learn the role of music and sound design in spoken word albums
Q&A and feedback sessions with Charles Reese

Package Includes:

2-Day Virtual or In-Person Class
Interactive Discussions & Workshops
CD Signing (In-Person Only)

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SALON SERIES

An Evening In History with James Baldwin, Feat. Charles Reese

An Evening in History with James Baldwin, Featuring Charles Reese is an immersive, fun, thought-provoking experience! The salon series blends elements of social commentary, audience participation, laughter, memory, and powerful excerpts from the Off-Broadway Play "James Baldwin A Soul on Fire by Howard B. Simon, edited by Charles Reese (now available on Amazon.)

Reese takes the audience through profound accounts of Black joy, pain, work, and triumph. It is riveting, contemporary, and bold. Not only a celebration but an exploration of Baldwin's timeless words and sentiments, encouraging viewers to bear witness and hold the mirror to oneself.

Bear witness as Charles delivers an engaging live performance, followed by an in-depth conversation, meet and greet, and book signing.

Package Includes:

60-minute performance
Q&A
Book / CD Signing

Colleges and Universities are welcome to explore how Charles' live performance and in-class lecture are the perfect combination. This package offers an opportunity for students to have meaningful discussions surrounding Black history and race in America.

Package Includes:

60-minute performance
Q&A
Book / CD Signing
Lecture - The Role of Artist as Activist: Racism in America. 1963 vs 2025

This 3-day experience will bring Charles to your city for a larger than life production featuring live poetry readings, interactive performances, lecture and workshop of your choice!

This package is the perfect way to celebrate ALL THINGS BALDWIN!

Package Includes:

60-minute performance
Q&A
Book / CD Signing
Lecture: The Role of Artist as Activist: Racism in America. 1963 vs 2025
Workshops: (Choose from the following)
- The Role of Archival Material to Create New Works
- Creating Spoken Word Albums via Digital Streaming Platforms

3-Day Experience: Performance + Lecture & Workshop

1-Day Experience: Live Performance

2-Day Experience: Performance + Lecture