Random Farms Kids Theater — Local services in Town of Mount Pleasant

We’ve been part of Random Farms since my almost 16-year-old was just four years old. Over the last decade, he has participated in nearly every program: the adorable Jellybeans, Workshop, the competitive Edge program for teens, the Ambassadors, and the powerful Anti-Bullying “Just Be You” tour, just to name a few.

We’ve also taken full advantage of their private voice lessons, acting coaching, and audition prep, which have been exceptional. The individualized attention and expert guidance have helped our son grow tremendously—not just as a performer, but as a confident, focused young adult who hopes to make musical theater his profession.

My daughter, while not as serious about theater, has also had an incredible experience. She’s made great friends and enjoyed participating in the program in a more relaxed way. That’s the beauty of Random Farms—it offers something for everyone, whether your child is a serious performer or just wants to have fun and explore the arts. The entire organization is run beautifully—everything is intentional, kid and community centered, and built to support real growth both on stage and off. The opportunities are endless: performing, directing, working behind the scenes, connecting with the community...whatever aspect of theater intrigues your child, RF has something for him or her.

I often joke that Random Farms is raising my kids—but it doesn’t feel that far from the truth. The staff is the heart of this organization: thoughtful, passionate, insanely talented, and completely invested in meeting each child where he or she is.

And the shows. SO GOOD. Professional, polished, beautifully costumed, and a complete joy to watch. No more pretending to have a good time at one of your kid’s performances..you'll actually mean it when you tell them you loved it ;).

Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't respond to the one star review that alleges that casting is "shady." My son has been involved in many theater programs and we always marvel at how NOT corrupt casting is at RF. What happens in that room is what gets you the role. Kids who deserve the roles get the roles. As fun as it would be to donate some money and buy yourself a lead, that is unfortunately not how it works ;) Further, RF is far from money hungry as they are a not for profit organization who routinely offer scholarships. Their mission is to make the arts accessible to everyone.

ANYWAY, we are endlessly grateful for everything Random Farms has given us. For those of you who are just beginning your RF journey, we are jealous (can you tell I can feel graduation from Random Farms looming and I don’t like it?)! We love you RF and you will forever be...

As a concerned parent, I wish I would have read the reviews listed here. I would like for everyone to know how this organization operates. Much like the other reviews you see here, there is no sympathy when your child is sick or otherwise unable to attend a rehearsal. I have personally had my child involved in several theater production groups for children and by far this experience has been the worst.

I went into this with great expectations and what I was left with was huge feeling of utter disgust and remorse for signing the agreements they sent me.

Children are children and as I am sure you as and are a concerned parent reading this knows, they get sick. This organization has a horrid policy in which is not made clear to you when you are sent agreements that if the child misses a rehearsal they are booted from the production and it doesn’t matter if it’s tech week. An absolutely absurd and abhorrent practice considering we as concerned parents know kids get sick.

Please look elsewhere, there are other reputable children’s theatre groups in the area.

Please know that if you do decide to send your child there and they miss a practice and they are booted you will be responsible to pay it all or you will receive a demand letter followed by a summons and court date.

Good luck, keep searching and make sure you always...

Echoing Judahs review. This place shows no empathy and is devoid of emotion if your child is sick. These are children not adults that have no control over how and when they are sick. My child was sick and the same thing happened to me that happened to Judah. My advice is do not use this organization heaven forbid your child is sick you will be taken to small claims. This seems like a pattern of abusive practices. Stay clear of this organization there are other children’s theatre in the area. I would strongly suggest you read whatever is given to you to sign and check reviews always.

Judah- LIVID AT THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM!!! My daughter trained all season for the performance. 2 days prior she wasn’t feeling well and we took her to the doctor who ok’d her to go back to school/events provided she was fever free for 24 hours. On the day of the event my daughter let it slip that she had been sick, and even after having an adult conversation with the director and explaining that my daughter was feeling fine and was fever free for 24 hours per the doctor’s direction and on anti-biotics, she still would not allow my daughter to participate in the performance. Now my daughter is hysterically crying. Thanks Random Farms for ruining this experience...