'A Better Trip' - LIVE at the Indian Wells Theater
An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience
Date and time
Location
Indian Wells Theater
37500 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211Refund Policy
About this event
- 2 hours
Schedule
- Doors: 6:30PM
- Show: 7:30PM - 9:30PM (120 minutes)
- Meet & Greet: 9:30PM
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Journey into the mind of a psychedelic astronaut with a consciousness-expanding comedy show that will leave you mesmerized. At the intersection of science and psychedelics comes "A Better Trip," the latest work from Shane Mauss.
Originally conceived for his springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas–this hilariously heady event highlights Shane’s personal psychedelic experiences and examines the history, science, and culture of psychedelics … but wait, there's more! It's also accompanied by a vivid display of mind-blowing visuals and custom animations that back the entire performance.
ABOUT SHANE MAUSS
Award-winning comedian, science podcaster, and mental health advocate, Shane Mauss relentlessly integrates his life, interests, and imagination into his material. The result of that effort is content and live show experiences that are as authentic & thoughtful as they are entertaining & innovative.
His Comedy Central "Tales From The Trip" videos have millions of views on YouTube, and his last SOLD-OUT tour ("A Good Trip") inspired the documentary film "Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics."
TV & Podcast Appearances: Kimmel, Conan, Showtime, WTF, You Made it Weird, Duncan Trussell's Family Hour, etc
ABOUT THE VISUALS
Michael Strauss is a VJ, digital artist, and event producer from Los Angeles who has crafted psychedelic audiovisual experiences and immersive environments for nearly 20 years.
By improvising with technology and creativity, he has enhanced the live experience for countless artists by opening hearts, lifting spirits, and blowing minds with his stunning real-time visual work.
Previous Artist Collaborations Include: Shpongle, Alex Grey, Desert Dwellers, OTT, Kayla Scintilla, etc.
The Vibe
Part trip report, part Ted Talk, all comedy show… this 2 hour performance is a celebration of the psychedelic renaissance.
Frequently asked questions
No experience necessary! You don’t need to try psychedelics to enjoy the music and art that’s inspired by them. It does tend to work well as a primer for people who are curious about various psychedelics and how they work.
No. Although I come up with much of this material during experiences, there is nothing appealing about performing while tripping. Why do psychedelics and go to work? What a waste of psychedelics.
Umm NO. Obviously. But if you come and support this kind of message, meet like-minded people at the show, and help keep the conversation going; maybe one day these outrageous drug laws will change.
I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but it’s not what the show was designed for. It’s not a Pink Floyd laser light show in a planetarium. Stand-up comedy generally requires more of an attention span and this show is much smarter and more informative than typical stand-up.
The audience. Psychedelic audiences are always the best combination of friendly, smart, attentive, enthusiastic, and fun. And sometimes I get to see like-minded strangers make new friends at my shows. It’s a great community.