ABOUT THE MOTHERS

Who we are

Made up of graduates of improv comedy training programs in New York, Chicago, Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, and other institutions across the nation, The Mothers Comedy Group makes their home in Trustus Theatre in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Now in their ninth season, The Mothers have sketch and improv shows, as well as commerce series and recurring events at the Richland Library. Their dedication to community-focused comedy has borne results: the group was awarded the inaugural “Best Local Comedy or Improv Group” in August 2020 from readers of Columbia’s long-running weekly paper, The Free Times and has won every year since.

The Mothers have been featured twice at the New South Comedy Festival, as well as appearing at Girls Block, First Thursday, Tapp’s, and the Columbia Museum of Art.

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Our primary venue is the Trustus Theatre side door stage. This intimate 50-to-60 seat black box theatre in the heart of the Vista brings you right into the action as there are truly no bad views!

When The Mothers are not performing, Trustus creates world-class theatre year round. If you like The Mothers, you’ll love Trustus Theatre!

TRUSTUS THEATRE

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VOTED FREE TIMES’ BEST OF COLUMBIA

“BEST LOCAL COMEDY OR IMPROV GROUP”

2020-2025. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL COMEDY!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Usually once a month during our season. Sometimes we may have special one-off performances in the community or with Trustus, but you can expect brand-new comedy every month.

  • Navigate into the details of an event on our site and below the description will be a button to purchase tickets. This will take you to Trustus Theatre’s ticket booking platform where you will complete your transaction.

    Click here to view and purchase tickets.

    All questions about tickets should be directed to boxoffice@trustus.org

  • Our home stage is the Trustus Sidedoor theatre. This 50-to-60 seat blackbox venue hosts all of our original sketch comedy shows, improv shows and jams, and any other projects we may be working on in tandem with Trustus.

    Trustus Theatre
    520 Lady Street
    Columbia, SC 29201

  • Sure! Use the form below this section to send us an inquiry and we will get back to you to see how we might be able to fit your event’s needs.

  • Auditions will be held July 25 and 26 — click here to learn more and fill out your audition form.

    All community opportunities like improv jams, auditions, open practices and workshops will be posted on our Events page and on our social media channels. We will also send updates via our email newsletter — click here to join!

LET’S CONNECT

Looking to book The Mothers for an upcoming show, festival or company retreat? Have a question about our group? Generally interested in working with us? Send us a message!

Our team has years of experience in teaching and performing sketch and improv and are here to help spread the joy of live comedy to your community.

Ticket questions should be directed to boxoffice@trustus.org.