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For a more detailed overview of Tom X. Chao's work, please see his Wikipedia page that was created in October 2015.

Tom X. Chao
has written, directed, produced and performed original theater pieces for over 10 years. His works include:
The Negative Energy Field
Can't Get Started | 2000, revived 2006
Cats Can See The Devil | 2003
Freak Out Under the Apple Tree | 2005
Callous Cad | 2009, revived 2011
Audio: The Peculiar Utterance of the Day podcast

The previous incarnation of this website is still available here.

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Some dudes at Hi-Life

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Saturday afternoon with beer and pickles

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Jacob's Pickles

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Podcast: Furtively clutching your lottery ticket

Is it still in your wallet or purse? Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: sleep toking

Is it really possible? Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: Life-affirming nap

In what ways is it life-affirming? Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: Sketch comedy based on other sketch comedy

It all seems kind of the same after a while. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: Foreboding dreams suffused with finality

Awakening with an all pervasive sense of sadness. Copyright 2012 Tom. X Chao

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My epic bike tour of New York City crossing the Queensborough bridge and then riding to Roosevelt Island

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Podcast: Dinner parties

My friends think I'm insane. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Image: Uncalled For comedy troupe and friends following their show!

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Image: Uncalled For in NYC!

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Podcast: Childhood friend

Weird habits. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Image: Taco Bell Doritos taco. Ehh, it's not that great. #justforthefuckofit

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Podcast: The elemental questions of existence

How am I supposed to think about art? Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: I just started watching Downton Abbey

Guess which character is my favorite. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Image: Tom X. Chao, Chris Paine & Friends with Dragon Capsule Model Inside SpaceX's Rocket Factory

Taken inside the SpaceX facility, Hawthorne, CA, December 22, 2010. (It took a while to get public clearance for the photograph.) Photo: Roger Gilbertson

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Podcast: I gotta start somewhere

This woman would be a horrible match for me, apparently. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Image: Buran Theater Company Post-Show Schmooze!

My god! Look who found in the pizza place!

Look who I found at the Brick!

Podcast: Lunch break nap time madness

It was very disturbing. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: The land of fashion models

It's warm enough for women to take off their winter coats in Manhattan. Ay-yi-yi. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Look who I found walking around Union Square!

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Annie and Seneca!

Podcast: How are Becky and Noelle?

The past is caught up to me again! Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Eerie red moon barely clears the rooftops of Astoria, Queens

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Image: Firesign Theatre "Dwarf" CD signed by Bergman, Ossman, Proctor after Wiltern show, Los Angeles, 1993.

The Firesign members sat at a table in the Wiltern lobby.  Phil Proctor signed on the other side of the booklet.

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Old friends at P.S.122

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Untitled

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Tyson and Jenny!

Podcast: Don't believe in relaxation

Really! Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: What I should've done then

Boy, do I regret not having pursued that woman a long time ago. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Return to cycling after 30 years!

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Friday night East Village fun

Podcast: My morning commute

Getting off the subway, 6 train downtown at the 23rd St. Station. Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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Podcast: Balancing my checkbook

Does anyone do that anymore? Copyright 2012 Tom X. Chao

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