One man’s quest to cure his OCD with mushrooms. (results may vary)

Now being developed into a feature film executive produced by Michael Pollan and Hamilton Morris.

Adam Strauss performing The Mushroom Cure
Adam Strauss

Adam Strauss (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based comedian and solo performer whose work blends comedy, memoir, and psychological inquiry. His solo shows have had extended runs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco and won multiple awards. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Brown University.

Jonathan Libman

Jonathan Libman (Director/Co-Developer) is a member of the Actors Studio Playwrights & Directors Unit. His work has featured Chazz Palminteri, Kara Young, Christina Masciotti, and Nicole Pandolfo. He is a graduate of NYU Tisch’s Dramatic Writing program and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan (Executive Producer) is the bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and most recently, A World Appears, whose work exploring psychedelics, food, and consciousness has influenced millions of readers worldwide.

Hamilton Morris

Hamilton Morris (Executive Producer) is a journalist and documentarian best known as the creator and host of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, a series exploring psychoactive drugs, chemistry, and underground scientific cultures.


Press & Reviews

"Mines a great deal of laughter from disabling pain."

The New York Times

"Brilliant, hilarious, and moving."

Michael Pollan

"Arrestingly honest and howlingly funny." (3.5/4 stars)

The Chicago Tribune

"Riveting… A true-life tour de force." (Critics’ Pick)

Time Out New York

Winner - Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance

New York Fringe Festival

"A miracle of a show and a must-see."

Talkin’ Broadway

★★★★ "Storytelling of the highest order… Utterly, absolutely absorbing."

The Scotsman

"A brilliant psychedelic comedian."

Duncan Trussell

Winner - Best Solo Show

Eddy Awards for Bay Area Theater
Adam Strauss energetic performance

"One hell of a trip."

Broadway Baby

“The Mushroom Cure’ stuns as honest, captivating narrative."

The Daily Californian

"Strauss takes us on a fabulous, perceptive trip."

Theatrius

"One extremely talented comedian… Adam Strauss is brilliant."

SF Theater Blog

★★★★★ "There really aren’t many more naturally gifted storytellers than Strauss."

ThreeWeeks

★★★★ "An amazing storyteller and stand up comedian… Outstanding."

EdFest Magazine

★★★★ "Extremely gifted."

The Skinny

★★★★ "A revelation."

Broadway Baby

★★★★ "Highly recommended."

The Herald (UK)

"Strauss does a splendid job of navigating romance, pain, desperation, and humor."

OffOffOnline

"Standout performance… Experience of mystery and wonder."

Theatre Reviews Limited