Traveling Theatre

Student Learning Goals:

Critical and Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Teamwork

Leadership

Social Emotional Wellness

Exploration and Development of Personal Identity

Student Driven Outcomes

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Welcome!

Traveling Theatre is a nonprofit, educational, arts enrichment organization located in Providence, RI. Our mission is to create a community of highly qualified teaching artists who travel throughout the state, providing artistic experiences for youth that strengthen creativity, literacy, problem solving, cooperative learning, self confidence, and the life skills to face everyday challenges.

Since our inception in 2003, we have provided programming to more than 2500 youth in over 14 schools, spanning six cities and towns throughout Rhode Island, as well as trained dozens of young adults to become teaching artists. The majority of the youth that we encounter during our programming come from underserved populations. Our programs offer youth an outlet for self expression and opportunities to create work about their experiences in this world: a world seen through their eyes, felt in their hearts, and spoken from their lips.

“When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a brilliant actress and having a career in theater. I read every book I could get my hands on about the entertainment industry. I went to every audition listed in newspapers and magazines in Rhode Island. I spent summers working on public access programs for teens with Leanne Varner at Cox Cable. I had a place where I belonged and could explore this dream. People like Leanne encouraged my creativity and provided me and others a place to be heard, appreciated, and respected. These opportunities led to my current role today, Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Traveling Theatre in Providence, RI.”

– Elizabeth Cunha

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