Secret Time Travel Meeting

Secret Time Travel Meeting is a smart, funny, interactive comedy experience—part stand-up, part “absurd physics lecture,” and part playful salon. Every show is tailored to the room and your audience.

Formats (pick one or mix):
Headline Show (60–70 min) – the full, interactive experience with audience Q&A woven in.
Festival/Club Set (45–55 min) – tighter, punchier version; great for breweries and clubs.
Keynote-Style Talk (30–45 min) – idea-driven, clean and motivational for conferences/colleges.
Add-On Q&A (10–20 min) – structured “Ask a Time Traveler Anything.”

Audience Experience
Laughter + big ideas; light crowd interaction (opt-in, never pushy).
Optional theme: guests invited to arrive “in disguise” or as an alternate-timeline self.
Clean/PG-13 available on request (schools, family, corporate).
Every performance is different—shaped by audience curiosity.

Tech & Setup (minimal)
Needs: 1 handheld or headset mic, basic stage wash. (Stool and small table helpful.)

Setup/Teardown: ~10 minutes in / 10 minutes out.
Works in theaters, clubs, galleries, museums, breweries, classrooms, and private spaces.
Customization (easy)

Tone: from club-style to clean/academic-friendly.
Theming: sci-fi night, “future thinkers” salon, or campus welcome week.
Add a brief open-mic/variety tag (2–3 guest performers, 2–3 minutes each).
Post-show meet-and-greet or book signing (Time Machine Blueprints).

Why book this show?
Internationally touring, proven at Fringe festivals in Australia, New Zealand, Estonia, and across the U.S.
Low lift for planners (simple tech, quick changeovers).
High engagement (talked about afterward—great for community/campus/culture goals).

Selected Quotes
“As intellectually stimulating as it is hilariously unpredictable.” — Theatreview (NZ)
“★★★★★ Must See!” — Baltimore Sun
“Thought-provoking, surreal, earnest.” — (link hidden)
“Fun, interactive sci-fi church for comedy nerds.” — Audience review

Run Times & Ratings
Typical run time: 45–70 minutes (your choice).
Content rating: Clean, PG-13, or club-style by request.

Travel & Logistics
Based in New York City; travels easily.

Shawn Wickens is a NYC-based comedian, author, and optimistic futurist best known for Secret Time Travel Meeting—an internationally touring, interactive comedy show that blends stand-up, speculative science, and playful audience participation. His work has appeared at festivals and venues across the U.S. and abroad, including Adelaide and Wellington Fringes (AU/NZ), Tallinn Fringe (EE), Atlanta Fringe, and runs in New York City. A graduate of Cleveland State University, Shawn is also the author of Time Machine Blueprints and co-producer of the 420-friendly comedy night Stoned Laughs.

Shawn’s style mixes sharp jokes with curious thought experiments—part absurd “physics lecture,” part communal ritual—aimed at leaving audiences laughing and a little more hopeful about the future. He tailors each performance to the room and is a fit for theaters, colleges, museums, conferences, breweries, and private events.

Minimal Requirements (works in most rooms)
Sound: 1 wired or wireless handheld mic (preferred) or headset mic; 1 mic stand.
Lighting: Basic warm stage wash. Ability to dim/kill house lights during show.
Staging: Small table/lectern or high cocktail table + 1 stool/chair.
Power: 1 standard outlet near stage.
Audience: Chairs/theater or cabaret seating. Clear sightline to stage area.

Ideal (if available)
PA: Small venue PA with one vocal channel and monitor (nice-to-have).
Lighting: Simple look (wash + subtle backlight). Blackout for walk-on helpful.
Projection (optional): HDMI to projector/screen (show runs fine without slides).
Playback (optional): 3.5mm or Bluetooth for brief walk-in/walk-out music.

Room & Layout
Stage size: Flexible; 8’x8’+ recommended.
Audience lights: Low glow for brief audience interaction/Q&A.

Run Time & Flow
Typical runtime: 45–70 minutes (booker’s choice).
Add-ons: 10–20 minute Q&A; brief meet-and-greet or book signing.

Content rating: Clean/PG-13/club-style on request.

Load-in / Soundcheck
Load-in: 30 minutes.
Sound-check/lighting look: 10–15 minutes.
Teardown: 10–15 minutes.

Space needs: Secure place to set personal items; one bottle of water.

Accessibility & Policies
Accessibility: Please advise on ADA access and seating.
Recording: No public recording during show unless pre-approved (house archival ok).
Photos: Discreet, non-flash photos during entrance/closer are fine if cleared.

Venue Types (quick notes)
Theater/Black Box: Standard wash + handheld mic is perfect.
Comedy Club/Brewery: PA + handheld; reduce house lights.
Classroom/Museum: Podium/table; projector optional; Q&A works great.
Outdoor: Covered stage, windscreen on mic, focused lighting after dusk.

Crowd Size & Seating
Scales well 50–200. Intimate rooms also work with tight seating and clear sightlines.
Encourage front-row fill for best energy.

Merch (optional)
Small table for book sales after the show; cash/card ready if venue allows.