Community Connections Strengthen Our Mission
At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, our mission extends far beyond the walls of the Playhouse. Through community outreach, partnerships, and the generosity of our supporters, we continue to expand opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the greater Chesapeake region. This spring and summer, we had the opportunity...
First Sunday Arts Festival Outreach Team
This month, we are proud to recognize the dedicated volunteers and participants who represented GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis at the First Sunday Arts Festival in downtown Annapolis. Despite the summer heat, this enthusiastic group spent the day sharing information about our mission, connecting with community members, and helping raise awareness of...
This month, we are proud to recognize Hannah as our Best of All honoree.
Hannah recently represented GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis at the First Sunday Arts Festival in downtown Annapolis, where she served as an outstanding ambassador for our mission. After already spending part of her day participating in Special Olympics activities, Hannah joined our outreach team and spent the afternoon welcoming visitors, sharing information...
Volunteer Spotlight
Welcome Back to Fantastic Friends Co-Lead Amanda Schneider Amanda is a familiar face to Fantastic Friends participants because she has been an important part of the Friday evening adult event since the Playhouse opened in 2018. She took a break during part of 2025, but is back co-leading with Elizabeth...
From the Executive Director
As GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis continues to grow through expanded programming, community outreach, and family engagement, we are also looking toward the future leadership and sustainability of our Playhouse. We are currently recruiting members for our Board of Managers and seeking individuals who are passionate about inclusion, community impact, and helping...
TowerCares Foundation
We are incredibly grateful to the TowerCares Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant supporting programming at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis.This meaningful investment will support our Adult Career Development, Math and Literacy, and Speech and Language programs, helping us continue to provide purposeful and progressive educational opportunities for our participants. Support from...
Performance
Theatre Expressions Drama Troupe Will Perform at GiGi’s on May 29 GiGi’s fantastic theatre program students will perform on Friday, May 29 at 1:30 in GiGi’s Family Room. Thanks to a grant written by Maryland Hall, the Playhouse has been able to offer a regular Friday two-hour program taught by...
Outreach
Spreading the Word Staff and volunteers from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis spread the word about the free programs at the Playhouse by hosting information tables at various other organization’s gatherings. Spring is a particularly busy month. GiGi’s representatives visited Spaulding High School; Indian Creek School; the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at...
Best of All
Congratulations to the spring 2026 GiGiU class!! On April 21st we celebrated the notable achievements of this group of amazing young adults, Emily, Emma, Hayley, John, Michael, and Laila! In addition, we had three adult participants join us for a particular segment of the class to further hone their communication...
AMINA GRACE SPEECH/LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The upcoming session of the Amina Grace speech/language program will begin late May. We are excited to be serving a number of new families for 1:1 speech/language therapy and offering Social Skills group for our adult participants! I am delighted to introduce Ella, our graduate student clinician intern. Ella is...
Celebrate with Us!
Celebrate at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis Looking for a fun and meaningful place to host your next birthday celebration? GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis offers a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space where families and friends can gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories while supporting our mission of acceptance for all. Enjoy private use...
Youth Board
Celebrating Our 2025–2026 Youth Board The 2025–2026 Youth Board truly embodied the spirit of Generation G this year through service, leadership, and genuine connection with our GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis families. From helping organize and support our World Down Syndrome Day Carnival to volunteering at events like Friendsgiving, cookie decorating, Trunk...