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Jen is the most recent volunteer to join our Board of Managers, and her outgoing personality and zest for networking have already brought connections and resources that benefit our Playhouse. When Jen is not at GiGi’s, you might find her any number of places, as she stays very active within her social circles, the local…

Today we are delighted to recognize one of our highly esteemed board members: Luke Tyrrell: Self Advocate Extraordinaire Luke is a kind and bright young man, whose positive spirit is contagious and is ALWAYS down to help! As a teenager, Luke was part of the founding team that brought our Playhouse to fruition, and since…

The GiGi’s Playhouse Amina Grace Speech and Language program provides children, youth, and adults with greatly expanded opportunities to evolve and refine their clarity of speech, word order, enunciation, and message meaning. These skills are paramount to fostering greater self-confidence, comprehension, problem-solving, school readiness, social skills, independence, and overall quality of life. The benefits of…

Not only is April National Volunteer Appreciation Month, but we’re also continuing to roll out spotlights for each of our amazing Board Members! Today we are delighted to recognize Taylor Johnson: Wife, Mother, Theatre Educator, Professional Actor, Disability Justice & Down Syndrome Advocate, and inimitable member of the Board of Managers for GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit!…

Mark has been a member of our board for only a few months, but you wouldn’t know it by his level of involvement. He didn’t waste a minute before jumping in with both feet! Mark’s relationship with GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit began through an annual golf fundraiser his family’s foundation hosts. In 1999 they began the…

GiGi’s Playhouse is so much more than a global nonprofit or marketing brand. Each location began with a grassroots team of dreamers and believers, who cultivated a local Down Syndrome Achievement Center with incredible heart and personality. This would not be possible without the dedication and generosity of many people involved on every single level.…

We’re back with another Board Member Spotlight, this time featuring the one and only, Latonya Morgan! Latonya is a proud Detroiter, born and bred. She is also a Spartan alumna, with a degree in Employment & Labor Relations from MSU. She’s one of the founders of GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit and has served on our board…

Guest post by Angela Warsinke I thought I was miscarrying my second born at around 10-12 weeks. I ran to the doctor who told me the baby was okay, but it could be the beginning of a miscarriage and not much could be done to stop it. I was raised Catholic. I’ve never faithfully practiced…

The three pillars of theatre ~ singing, dancing & acting ~ are wonderful skills to develop as they build self-confidence, empowerment, and effective communication. Through a variety of drama improvisation techniques, theatrical productions, and games, our Drama Troupe supports personal growth and cooperation while learning self-expression with vocal and physical freedom. We are thrilled to…