GiGi’s Dad Perspective-A Father’s Day Tribute
My name is Michael Sullivan. My wife Suzanne and I waited a long time to become parents. We experienced so much joy when we found out that we were pregnant. One day, a phone call from Suzanne’s doctor changed that joy to fear, shock and uncertainty. After a few months, we came in...
A GiGi’s Mother’s Mother’s Day Perspective
Happy Mother's Day, especially to all of the mothers and women caregivers to loved one's with Down syndrome!
My name is Nicki, and I'm the mother to Elle, age 7. Before I was her mother, I would listen to pregnancy stories and was always...
Meet Sophia and learn more about why the Sullivans are involved at the Playhouse
Our Playhouse is full of the most amazing participants, families, volunteers and supporters. We are excited to be able to tell you a little more about them and share their happy stories. Click this link to learn more about the Sullivans.
Ahoy! GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa WINS “Best of Stroll” in 2020 Gasparilla Preschool Stroll!
If you saw our Facebook page, then you probably saw some of the cutest pirates in Tampa Bay! Our Playhouse participants strolled down Bayshore in their adorable outfits and decorated strollers, all while representing GiGi's Playhouse Tampa. We even WON "Best of Stroll" in the parade this year and were...
GiGi’s Playhouse and The Straz Partnership
We are extremely thankful to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts for including us in their Fall "Inside" Magazine and highlighting the amazing adaptive dance program available to GiGisPlayhouseTampa! This is our second adaptive dance session with the Straz and we are blown away by the talent and skills our participants...
Hello My Name is Elle
Elle is a participant at GiGi's Playhouse Tampa This is her Down Syndrome Acceptance Month Friendship Wish
Welcome Chef Anne!
GiGi's Playhouse Tampa is thrilled to welcome the amazing, very talented, Chef Anne White to our Inspire Kitchen! Chef Anne just started leading our Intro to Baking program at the Playhouse this fall. Chef Anne is a dear friend to our amazing, Chef Rob, and will be a familiar face...
Family Perspective – Anjelica Kahn
Hello Everyone! It's MaKenzie again with another family perspective on the day-to-day operations here at GiGi’s Playhouse in Tampa! Today I was able to sit down and speak with Angela Kahn to discuss the activities in which her daughter, Anjelica, participates. Anjelica loves to attend the dancing and fitness...
Family Perspective – Mathias Hoehn
Hello everyone! This is MaKenzie again with another family perspective on life at GiGi’s Playhouse! Today I discussed the adventures of little Mathais Hoehn with his father, Georg. Mathais participates in the literacy tutoring program here at GiGi’s. We are currently in our summer session of literacy tutoring which ends in August, however,...
Family Perspective-Mary Frances
Hello everyone, My name is MaKenzie Martin and I am super excited to be starting as an intern at GiGi’s Playhouse for the summer! Weekly I will be bringing you a "Family Perspective" of life at GiGi's Playhouse with our families. Today I had the pleasure of speaking to Audrey Smith! She is...
Meet our Program Lead for our 2019 Dance Program
Dance classes for our GiGi's Playhouse participants is coming to the Playhouse. Our first sessions are being offered to age groups 8-17 years of age. This is an exciting new program that offers our dance participants a chance to appear on stage at the Straz Performing Arts Center. Orientation is...