Rip City CHS
Rip City CHS is an experimental comedy/variety show that features original sketches, characters, music, performance art, and anything else in between. It's basically Charleston SNL. The works are being performed for the first time for a live audience and the rotating cast keep the show different every month.
Rip City CHS is curated & produced by Nameless Numberhead (Henry Riggs & Maari Suorsa).
Home Sweet Home
Silver Hill Studio
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
Special events
Rip City on A Boat
In partnership with Charleston Harbor Tours, we brought along some of Charleston’s wackiest performers for a night of comedy on the low seas (the Charleston Harbor). Part Comedy Show, Part Sunset Cruise, but all parts good time!
Keep an eye out for our next boat show or sigh up for our email list to get first crack at tickets.
Rip City At The Movies
Another great local business that we love to partner with is the Terrace Theatre. Every years we put together a collection of short films, sketches, animations, and music videos and screen them at the Terrace. It’s so awesome to see everyone’s work on the big screen and is a really special night.
Holiday Showtacular
To celebrate the holidays, we booked 5 killer bands at the Music Farm to do either holiday covers or original songs. And then comedians did bits in between the changeovers. It’s so silly and fun and overwhelmingly festive!
Don't Be An Asshole
Don't Be An Asshole
We only have one rule at our shows! 🤷♂️
All works at Rip City are being performed for the first time for a live audience. We invite all of our guests to simply enjoy the show without realtime commentary or judgement. Our net goal is entertainment!
Reserve your feedback for after the show! 😘
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Shows are typically the last Saturday of every month. Check out our ticket page for more accurate info.
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Not usually.
We recommend 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The artists are curated by the show runners but the content is not vetted or approved ahead of time. Some acts can be very explicit.
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Absolutely!
The process is pretty simple.Come see the show. (it's important to see kind of what we're going for)
Talk to someone afterward. (Typically the performers are hanging out after the show. Chat it up! Or find Henry or Maari, they book the show)
Pick an upcoming date and pitch your idea!
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Nothing!
This one’s a big oops. When we named the show we just put two random words together and well…didn’t google it.
We leaned into it super hard and came to learn that it’s kind of the whole vibe for Portland, Oregon and their pro basketball team the Trailblazers.
Ooops!
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Not at all, sorry fam.
Think Saturday Night Live. It’s mostly sketches, characters, variety, music - that type of stuff.
We do have stand ups and improvisers on the show, usually doing something not in their normal act.
There is an improvised second act.
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Home base is Silver Hill Studio (next to Holy City Brewing in Park Circle.)
But we’re a traveling sideshow, we’ll go anywhere that will have us. Usually in Photo Studios, Art Galleries, Breweries, Boats, Movie Theaters, Concert venues and more.
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Most likely yes. It’s once a year though, so check back for updates.
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