Michelle Jackson: The Quiet Engine Behind Everything We’ve Built
Michelle is a founding volunteer whose grit, precision, and unwavering commitment have shaped GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County from vision to lasting impact Michelle Jackson has been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County since before we ever opened our doors. She was there during the Believe in Our Build campaign, helping...
The 3 Pillars of Hope
Hope Through Research, Hope Through Education, Hope Through Community Professor Mark Mapstone’s presentation was, without question, the clear choice for Inspiration Best of All. It is not often that families have the opportunity to hear directly from one of the leading researchers in neurology and Alzheimer’s disease at no cost,...
5 Powerful Ways a Sister Cares
Sisters Barb and Patty, and the Strength Found in Community and Courage Sisters Patty and Barb When we say that siblings are included at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, we mean siblings of all ages, in every role life may bring them into. Barb Boteler is the sister and devoted caregiver...
Volunteer Superstar Fran Pratt Nurturing Growth at the Playhouse for over 240 hours
Growth nurtured by Fran’s care, guidance, and unwavering generosity Fran Pratt leading the LMNOP program on Wednesday mornings at GiGi's Playhouse Orange County. Growth through kindness, dedication, and the heart Fran brings to GiGi’s Playhouse Fran Pratt has been a steady, generous force behind the launch and continued success of...
The Wonderful 4th Annual Lucky Few Gala: Celebrating GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County
Honoring the community, volunteers, donors, and participants who make magic happen every day at our 4th annual gala A Night to Remember Last month was an unforgettable evening for GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County. From the moment guests arrived to the beautiful Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club for the...
Kristin Daniels: A Legacy of Heart and Commitment
Honoring Kristin Daniels for four years of leadership, love, and building a place where families will belong for generations to come The Daniels Family: Kristin, Rhett, Nate, Dakota, Cassidy For the past four years, Kristin Daniels has been a driving force behind GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County as a Believe in...
Rooted in Growth
Growth that honors generosity, impact, and the future of our Playhouse As GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County enters its fourth year, we are proud to pause and reflect on how far our community has come and where we are headed next. What began as a bold vision supported by early believers...
Celebrate 3 2 1: A Wonderful Day of Awareness
Celebrate Inclusion, Awareness, and the Down Syndrome Community You have probably seen the numbers 3 2 1 appearing more frequently as we move through the month of March, especially in connection with World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. These numbers are deeply meaningful. They represent the three copies of...
So Extremely Proud of Cameron
So proud of a leader, teammate, and representative of our Playhouse community Cameron proud to represent Orange County at the Capital Tree Lighting Ceremony in Sacramento in December 2025. Cameron Withers is a familiar and beloved face every Tuesday night at GiGiFIT Teen and TeenTastic at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County....
A Small Beginning with a Powerful Purpose
Welcoming Aryah and the Return of Our Smallest Participants to LMNOP at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County Sometimes the smallest participants have the biggest impact, and that is certainly true of Aryah, our newest participant at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County. Though she is still very young (and absolutely adorable), Aryah has...
An Elvis Kind of Magic
Honoring OC ELVIS as December’s Inspiration Best of All at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County OC Elvis in the building! Our December Inspiration Best of All belongs to a performance that transformed the Playhouse into a full blown celebration and reminded us how powerful music and connection can be. For the...
Santa AKA Liam: A Gentle Giant with a Big Heart
Honoring Liam McCune as December’s Volunteer Best of All at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County Santa at GiGi's Playhouse Orange County Liam McCune is our December Volunteer Best of All, and it is hard to imagine a more fitting choice. Liam is a senior at Santa Margarita Catholic High School and...