Kids Music Theater Program

The stage isn’t a prize. It’s a place to grow.

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Semester-long theater programs for kids

where every child gets in, every voice matters, and no one gets cut.

What is FAME Troupe?

No one can look at a child and know what they're capable of becoming. No audition, no ranking, no placement test has ever been able to measure what a kid will do when they're finally given the space to discover themselves. We've seen it too many times — children told they weren't ready, weren't right, weren't enough — who turned out to be extraordinary.

FAME Troupe exists because every child who wants to be on that stage deserves to be on that stage. Not to be sorted. Not to be groomed for Broadway or pushed toward a theater degree that will cost them everything and promise them nothing. Just to perform, to grow, to find out what they're made of — in a room where that's always enough.

This is where it starts. Whatever comes next is entirely theirs to decide.

Students in the Music Theater Troupe strike a pose during a rehearsal at FAME Performing Arts in Mount Pleasant.

Three Troupe levels:

Kids Troupe

K-4th grade: Tues & Thurs, 3:30-5:00pm

Jr Troupe

5th-8th grade: Mon & Wed, 4:30-6:30pm

Mainstage

9th-12th grade: Tues & Thurs, 5-6pm

Why Parents Choose FAME Troupe

Every Child Gets a Spot

There are no auditions to join Troupe. Every child who registers belongs here. Casting for roles within the show happens internally — but the program itself is open to anyone who wants to be part of it. Always. If we need to, we will add more Troupes.

A Real Show. A Real Accomplishment.

This isn't a recital or a showcase. FAME Troupe performs a full production in front of a real audience. The kind of night your child will remember for the rest of their life — and honestly, so will you.

Unlimited Group Classes Included

Your Troupe tuition includes free access to all of our group classes: voice, piano, flute, acting, and more.

Confidence That Follows Them Everywhere

Parents tell us their kids speak up more in class, try new things, and carry themselves differently after Troupe. That's not a coincidence. When a child discovers they can hold a stage, something shifts in them that has nothing to do with theater.

A Community They Didn't Know They Needed

Troupe kids become each other's people. They work hard together, struggle together, and celebrate together on opening night. Some of these friendships last long after the final curtain.

Troupe Pricing

Program Schedule Semester 2-Day After School Pickup Add-on Fall 2-Day After School Pickup Add-on Spring
Kids Troupe (K-4th) Tues/Thurs 3:30-5pm $1,375 $630 $775
Jr Troupe (5th-8th) Mon/Wed 4:30-6:30pm $1,875 $630 $775
Mainstage (9th-12th) Tues/Thurs 5-6pm $475 $630 $775

*payment plans offered

What's Included:

  • Semester of rehearsal (3-4 hours/week)
  • Full costume and props
  • Unlimited access to group classes
  • A supportive, non-competitive environment

How Troupe Works

Step 1

Register Online

Choose Kids Troupe or Jr Troupe based on your child's grade. No audition required to join.

Step 2

Rehearse Together

Kids meet twice a week to learn music, blocking, and choreography. They build friendships and stage skills along the way.

Step 3

Audition for Roles

You’re already in the show, now we place everyone in their role.

Step 4

Shine on Stage

At the end of the semester, your child performs in a full musical production for family and friends.

Troupe is Perfect for Kids Who...

  • Won’t stop singing in the car
  • Turns every living room into a stage
  • Turns in to a performer around any audience
  • Has never done this before but has a feeling they might love it
  • Would like to make more friends
  • Get notes from the teacher they talk too much in class
A group of students in holiday costumes performing in the Elf Jr. Musical Theater production in Mount Pleasant, SC.

What Parents

Are Saying

Charlotte started small and dreamed BIG, and is exploding with confidence and desire to perform. We credit FAME with increasing her ability to make presentations at school, church, and in the bigger arts community. She has been nurtured into a leader and has taken these skills beyond the walls of FAME.

We cannot say enough great things about Fame and what it has meant for our daughters! It's been an amazing way for them to explore their interests in acting and theater, and the joy in seeing their confidence grow over our two seasons is hard to put into words. Their troupe has become a little community for them and we are grateful to Ms. Mary for keeping it running smoothly! She genuinely cares for these kids and it shows in everything she does. We are so lucky to have found this program.

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Want More Than Troupe?

Troupe tuition includes unlimited access to our group classes. Your child can explore singing, instruments, and more alongside their theater training.

Explore Voice Classes (Sing) | Explore Instrument Classes (Play)

Prefer one-on-one instruction? Check out our Private Lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need experience to join?

No! Troupe welcomes kids of all experience levels. Many children join with no theater background at all.

What's the commitment?

The troupe runs for one semester. We ask families to commit to the full semester so the ensemble can rehearse and perform together. Financial commitment is for the entire semester.

Are there auditions?

Not to join the program. Once enrolled, kids audition for specific roles in the show. Every child gets a part. There are no cuts.

What show will they perform?

We select age-appropriate Broadway Junior musicals. Past shows include Elf, Rudolph, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, Annie, Little Mermaid, etc.

Can my child also take group classes?

Yes! Troupe tuition includes unlimited access to all group classes. Check the class schedule to see what fits.

What if my child can't make every rehearsal?

We understand life happens. Please communicate absences in advance. Consistent attendance is important for the ensemble.

Ready to Join the Troupe?

Give your child the gift of stage experience, lifelong friendships, and confidence that lasts.

Register for Music Theater Troupe

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