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mission & purpose
our mission
​The mission of Tape Ball Theatricals (TBT) is to provide arts education and performance opportunities, including theatre, filmmaking, music, dance, and design, for students of all ages throughout Rhode Island. With the creative process as a medium, students who participate in TBT programming will learn to be compassionate and empathetic community members who welcome all with open arms. TBT programming will provide a space for students to be themselves and form friendships to last a lifetime.
our purpose ​
The purpose of Tape Ball Theatricals is to build community through a shared passion for the performing arts. We pledge to...
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Emphasize community building
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Teach and generate empathy
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Engage in social and emotional learning
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Promote the value of arts education
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Create an environment where all can be their true selves
our history​
Founded in 2025, Tape Ball Theatricals is the newest iteration of Summer Stage at Bishop Hendricken. Following the externalization of the summer arts program by the school, a group of arts staff formed the non-profit corporation — Tape Ball Theatricals — to assume responsibility for the Summer Stage programs and continue to offer critical summer theatre programming to young artists across Rhode Island.
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Our history is rapidly evolving, and quite frankly, being written! To read our letter, click here.​