Disruptor Improv *CHARLESTON COMEDY WEEK*
Disruptor is a brand new improv comedy show based on true stories. There are no scripts and nothing is pre-planned. Just an ensemble of some of Charleston’s best improvisers getting a little disruptive in the comedy world. Each show features stories that inspire a series of scenes and characters which make for a completely unique show each time.
Disruptor is made up of Maari Suorsa (Nameless Numberhead/RipCity CHS), Lindsay Collins (EffinbRadio/LMC Sound Systems), Ian Brennan (Theatre 99/TV4KiDz), Matthew Perry (CHAMPS/Rip City CHS), Henry Riggs (Nameless Numberhead/Rip City CHS), and rotating guests.
January 29th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $10
SAND (Chicago Improv) *CHARLESTON COMEDY WEEK*
Sand is a Chicago-based improv comedy group that has been performing together since 2009. Named “Chicago’s Best Improv Team” by NewCity, ‘Sand’ is Mike Brunlieb (HBO’s South Side, Comedy Central’s Joe Pera Talks With You, and Netflix’s Trial of the Chicago 7) and Thomas Kelly (Showtime’s Work in Progress, NBC’s Shrink, Chicago Med, and the feature film, Monuments). Their unique style of improvisation has led to a devoted following and extensive touring in the United States and internationally.
A Sand show is often laugh out loud funny and heartfelt in equal measure. Brunlieb and Kelly let their long-form exploration of characters evolve in surprising ways as the show unfolds. “They’re able to tap into a darkness that would lead lesser performers to alienate an audience quickly, And yet they pull it off with a strange sense of empathy that allows for full-on laughter at the most unexpected of topics,” said NewCity Magazine.
Sand often puts a realistic, empathetic character in a surreal world where magic and fantasy heighten the situation, creating a dynamic night of improv that bends into performance art. Their style of performance is inspired by documentary film, the darkest of fairy tales, and professional wrestling.
January 30th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7pm
Show at 7:30pm
Tickets are $15
Nameless Numberhead & Friends *CHARLESTON COMEDY WEEK*
Nameless Numberhead & Friends is a night of hilarious sketch comedy, improvisation, and always a surprise or two! Local comedy duo Henry Riggs & Maari Suorsa are known for their over the top silliness mixed with biting social commentary.
For this one night only event, they are bringing along some of their funniest friends for a night of big laughs.
January 30th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 8:30pm
Show at 9pm
Tickets are $15
Olestra (NYC Improv) *CHARLESTON COMEDY WEEK*
OLESTRA is Dan Bazaldua, Devin Bockrath, Nick Mestad, Micah Sterenberg and Andy Junk.
As alums of The Second City, Annoyance, and the legendary iO Theater; these veteran improvisers and long time friends deliver fast-paced, wild style, Deep-Dish, Chicago Style Improv.
January 31st at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at7pm
Show at 7:30pm
Tickets are $15
Rip City CHS *CHARLESTON COMEDY WEEK*
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).
January 31st at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 8:30pm
Show at 9pm
Tickets are $15
November 29th - Rip City @ Silver Hill Studio
Silver Hill Studio (Park Circle)
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
November 29th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
October 25th - Rip City @ THE NEW Silver Hill Studio
Silver Hill Studio (Park Circle)
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
October 25th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
September 27th - Rip City @ THE NEW Silver Hill Studio
*NEW LOCATION
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
September 27th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
Rip City at the Movies (August 22nd) - Terrace Theatre
Back for its third year, Charleston’s favorite comedy/variety show Rip City CHS takes over the Terrace Theatre to bring you Rip City at the Movies! A night of short films, sketches, animations, and music videos from (mostly) local filmmakers and artists. And this year we’re partnering with SC Indie Grants, a statewide film grant initiative aimed at fostering growth in the South Carolina Film Industry.
Rip City at the Movies could be described as something like a premiere and a festival but it’s more of a celebration of local creators and enjoying their works on the big screen. Unlike our usual monthly show, there are no live performance elements for this show, it’s all filmed material. Everything seamlessly weaves together through the amazing animations of Opus Thimble.
Submissions are open now through August 1st and anyone can submit.
Visit namelessnumberhead.com/movies for more information.
We are so excited to showcase locally made films featuring local talent. Can’t wait to see you at the movies!
TICKETS
Early Bird Tickets are $15.
On Sale June 25th.
General Admission is $20.
On Sale July 2nd.
Day Of Show Tickets are $25.
On Sale August 22nd.
SUBMISSIONS
FILMS DUE BY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
SELECTIONS MADE BY
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
SCREENING DATE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025
July 26th - Rip City @ THE NEW Silver Hill Studio
*NEW LOCATION
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
July 26th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
June 21st - Rip City @ THE NEW Silver Hill Studio
*NEW LOCATION
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
June 21st at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
May 31st - Rip City @ THE NEW Silver Hill Studio
*NEW LOCATION
4268 Spruill Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
near Holy City Brewing
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).
May 31st at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
April 18th - Rip City + Disruptor Improv @ Silver Hill Studio
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).
Disruptor is an improv comedy show based on true stories. There are no scripts and nothing is pre-planned. Just an ensemble of some of Charleston’s best improvisers getting a little disruptive in the comedy world. Each show features true stories based on audience suggestions that inspires a series of scenes and characters which make for a completely unique show each time.
April 18th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
March 29th - Rip City @ Silver Hill Studio
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).
March 29th at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
SOLD OUT!! - 10 Years of Rip City - February 22nd
Holy slurpin' time warp!!! Has it been 10 years already?!?!?! We started this little thing back in February of 2015. Making this show our 10 Year Anniversary! Come celebrate with us as we laugh all the way into the future ....together! We've got some fun surprises planned. More on that soon, but until then - get some tickets and come hang!
February 22nd at Silver Hill Studio
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 Day of Show
About Us:
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).
Rip City: Part of Charleston Comedy Week
RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25TH AT LOFIBREWING:
Last minute rescheduled Rip City. Due to snow and weather impacts, we have to cancel our Comedy Week show at the Music Farm. BUT we are grateful to our friends at Lofi Brewing for the accomidations.
January 25th at Lofi Brewing
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Tickets are $12
Karaoke After Party to Follow!
The Rip City Holiday Showtacular
Come all ye and rog out with your nog out as we bring Music, Comedy, and Tidings to the Music Farm on December 20th for our 2nd installment of the Holiday Showtacular.
This show was so much fun last year with a ton of surprises and special guests. And this year is no exception. Grab some tickets, if you get them early they are a little cheaper.
This is the unofficial holiday party for the CHS art weirdos so come hang