a children's musical theatre company
141-B Sams Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
2026/27 Foundations After School Program
Decatur Community Players Foundations After School offers structured theatre-based activities combined with creative free play, as well as homework time and snack breaks for 2nd through 5th graders.
Transportation options: We offer walking pick up from Talley Street Upper Elementary School (Talley), van pick up from Fifth Ave Upper Elementary School (FAVE), or parents can arrange car drop off coming from anywhere else.
Monday
K-2nd - Theatre Special Effects
3rd-5th - Acting and Improv
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2-5 days per week!
Tuesday
K-2nd- Musical Theatre 101
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3rd-5th - Set Design and Theatre Arts
Wednesday
K-2nd - Theatre Tech Arts
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3rd -5th -Musical Theatre 101
Thursday
K-2nd - Showcase Performance
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3rd - 5th -Theatre Special Effects
Friday
K-2nd- Improv and Acting
3rd-5th - Showcase Musical
COMING SPRING 2027 - WE ARE ADDING K thru 2nd Grade! REGISTER NOW! We will be moving to 525 West Howard Avenue and will have alot more space! Starting in January, we will add walking pick up from Oakhurst Elementary, and van pick up from Westchester, Clairmont, Winona Park, and Glenwood Elementary Schools. (FAVE will still have van pick up and Talley Street Upper Elementary will become van pick up).
Who We Are
Decatur Community Players is a children’s musical theatre company founded in 2009, providing year-round performing arts instruction for children ages 5 to 18. We offer an award-winning musical theatre performance program, after-school care, Saturday classes, travel team, and summer camps. Every January, we participate in the Junior Theater Festival.
Our mission is to include every child who wishes to be involved in a performing arts program, regardless of their level of experience. We strive to inspire imagination and cultivate creativity both on stage and off, while helping children develop communication skills, self-esteem, and teamwork. We believe the children should be involved with every aspect of production, and we encourage their input whenever possible.
Our Staff
Shell Ramirez Founder/Owner/Director
Shell is the whimsical Fairy Queen of DCP. She flits and floats around, bringing magic to everyday situations. She loves to take a blank stage and create. Each play is a step into the mind of Shell. And it’s always a fun story told.
Melissa Gouinlock Costume Maeven/Registrar
Melissa is the Elf Queen of DCP. She establishes a foundation for growth while making us look pretty. Her passion for fabric and ribbons places each character into the story. Each costume is designed with love and joy.
Kaylee
Kaylee the Princess. She will sit with you anytime. She is our beautiful theatre dog.
Jeff Sutton Technical Director
Jeff is the Lord of Light at DCP. He designs lighting, creates sets and keeps things neat. He is the builder of our worlds at DCP while also lighting them up.
Freya Gouinlock
Freya the Lady of Direction. Directing Foundations, Travel Team, and Advanced. She was born into this awesomeness.
Bobbi Twiggs
Bobbi the Lady of After-school. Bobbi is a welcome addition to our after-school and will be directing. Excited to watch them shine.
Sydney Fessenden Marketing Coordinator
Sydney is Lady of Fixing All The Things. Sydney is with us briefly while looking for the marketing world to wake up and see her awesomeness. She fixed this website and is leaving a beautiful mark at DCP.
Sofia Waters
Sophia the Lady of Patience. Sophia is at after-school three days a week and brings balance. She is amazing with solving all the problems.
Michael Short
Michael the Lord of Dance. Directing Apprentice, and Choreographer to the Advanced/Travel groups. He is joyful, energetic, and ready to move.