An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience

Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) now takes this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show on a 100+ city tour!

Visionary VJ Michael Strauss joins to add real-time visuals and animations to Shane’s unique blend of comedy, science, and storytelling–bringing the psychedelic experience to life like never before.

Award winning comedian, science communicator, and psychonaut Shane Mauss has joined forces with video jockey Michael Strauss, Emmy nominated Comedy Central ‘Tales From The Trip’ creator and animator Grant Lindahl and a number of psychedelic artists around the world to visually bring his unique brand of psychedelic stand-up and storytelling.

"Upending expectations of what a comedy show is.” (The Daily Dot)

"Intelligent, likeable, and sharp.” (VICE Magazine)

"Legendary … a very funny journey.” (Austin Chronicle)

Wednesday, August 23
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets (Limited Number Available until August 4!) $28 + s/c
General Admission Tickets $33 + s/c | $40 at the door
VIP Seating (priority Seating Rows 1-5, Centre Section) $40 | $45 at the door

Note: Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. This is a one-person show that starts promptly at showtime so arrive early, get a good seat, and enjoy the fun, mood-setting collection of related video potpourri we have put together for your pre-show entertainment.

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, this former factory worker skipped college to pursue his childhood dream of stand-up comedy. His dry wit and cerebral absurdism quickly earned him regular television appearances on Comedy Central, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, Netflix, Showtime, Epix, and Amazon Prime.

Given the opportunity to headline nationally, he felt compelled to explore bigger ideas. He always found himself reading science books and having a lot of questions, so he started reaching out to different scientists at universities in each city he traveled to interview them for his science podcast: Here We Are. Favorite topics on the show include psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and consciousness.

As podcasting changed the entertainment landscape, Shane became a regular guest on Duncan Trussell’s 'Family Hour,' Pete Holmes ‘You Made It Weird,’ and has had appearances on many of the biggest podcasts including, Marc Maron’s ‘WTF’, Andrew Santino’s ‘Whisky Ginger’, and Theo Von’s ‘This Past Weekend,’ and 'Bertcast.'

After a variety of science themed one-person shows, Shane decided to make a show about how psychedelics had both inspired him and aided his mental health. He had no idea the amount of attention that passion project was about to gain! Shortly after he had partnered with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association Of Psychedelic Studies) he embarked was on a 111-city sold-out psychedelic comedy tour ‘A Good Trip’ with a film crew following him for the documentary ‘Psychonautics: A Comic’s Exploration of Psychedelics.’

Shane’s ability to hilariously articulate the most mysterious and intriguing of experiences in a knowledgeable, grounded way quickly gained him attention in the psychedelic space. He’s even the is most viewed storyteller on Comedy Central’s animated psychedelic series ‘Tales From The Trip,’

When Covid hit and put his non stop touring and income on hold. Shane made the most of his time to restructure his business.

In 2021, Shane combined all of his passions and collaborated with visual artist Ramin Nazer for the comedy and philosophy podcast, 'Mind Under Matter.' Last year the two launched an immersive, physical manifestation of the show with The Mind Under Matter Campout Festival which combines bands, science talks, comedy shows, wellness, and visionary artists with community.

Shane has now partnered for a residency with Area15 in Vegas to present ‘A Better Trip.’ This show makes use of the many different skills he has gained over the years to explore big ideas with levity, visuals, and atmosphere for a comedy show unlike any other.

*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
*Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.