COVID Guidelines

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We are living in COVID world and life has changed drastically for everyone. We want you to know that we are taking the pandemic very seriously at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans and doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Be sure and check out our COVID-19 guidelines below.  An employee or volunteer checks in each…

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Meet Our New Intern – Melanie Gaynor

My name is Melanie Gaynor and I am a senior at Tulane University. I am interested in becoming a part of GiGi’s Playhouse because of their dedication to bettering the lives of those with Down syndrome in so many ways! I love that no matter what one’s background is, individuals with Down syndrome are able…

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What I Learned | Eve Segel

As a college student heading into a summer internship, it is easy to expect the worst — busy work, distracted supervisors, and little room for learning or growth. But from my first days at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, I realized that the team was giving me the opportunity to be a real asset, and that they wanted…

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Why GiGi’s | Eve

My name is Eve Segel, and I am a rising senior at Tulane University. I applied to intern at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans this summer because I felt moved and motivated by the mission of the organization at large: “To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of…

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Why GiGi’s | Bob

Bob is committed to bringing GiGi’s Playhouse to New Orleans to enable those individuals with Down syndrome to fully develop their physical skills and knowledge to allow them to live their lives to their fullest, just as we envision for everyone. Individuals with Down syndrome need a little bit of extra help in the skill…

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