Thanks to everyone who came out to our second annual trick-or-treating event. It was a great time, and we even had two new families join us at the Playhouse for the festivities. We had a great time, ate too much candy (but gave out even more), and celebrated in the ways that only GiGi’s can.
Also, thanks to everyone who filled out the Open Play surveys we’ve ambushed you with at the Playhouse. Having looked through the handful of surveys we’ve received, we’ve come to two preliminary conclusions: 1. the current mid-week Open Play time is not optimal and 2. there’s a need for some regular Spanish-language times.
With those things in mind, we’ll be making two adjustments to Open Play come December. First, we’ll be moving our regular Wednesday mid-week Open Play to 9:30 a.m. (until 11:30 a.m.). Second, all of our biweekly weekend Open Plays will be Spanish-friendly, meaning either a parent host or volunteer will be fluent in Spanish. We’re confident these adjustments will boost participation for our Open Play programs. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to let us know at chicago@gigisplayhouse.org.
Don’t forget!
Next Wednesday, Michael Diversey’s (670 W. Diversey) is holding a Wine Tasting Benefit for our Teen Drama program. A double sawbuck (that’s $20) gets you access to great-tasting wines (being offered for sale at significant discounts) and appetizers, all for a good cause.
This Week
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Open Play
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Music, Fun, Friends.
Our standing Wednesday play date continues.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Busy Hands
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class for older children, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Nov. 4
Teen Drama Class
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ghosts of Past, Present and Future. Our Drama Troupe begins work on a Holiday Pageant.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Open Play
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
It’s a Weekend Open Play. You asked for them, you got them. Come on in, the temperature’s fine.
Speaking of our Teen Drama Class, the students are hard at work on their winter holiday pageant (coming Dec. 18, mark your calendars). And they’re starting to think about costumes.
If you have access to any of the following (or are willing to donate them), the teen thespians (and their program leaders) would be eternally grateful:
Elf hats/jackets
Santa coat
Santa hats
Red clown noses
Reindeer antlers
Jingle bells
Green gloves
Green felt
Fairy Wings
Tutus
Email us if you have a lead on any of these items.
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