TOO FAT FOR CHINA

Show Overview

TOO FAT FOR CHINA

ONE WEEK ONLY!! LIVE: April 9–13

digital viewing available thru April 15

by artist, writer & performer Phoebe Potts

Winner: 2023 "BEST STORYTELLING"  - United Solo - the world's largest solo performance theater festival

"Fascinating, riotous and Raw" - National Public Radio

Phoebe Potts wants a tiny little baby, & she's stopping at nothing to get one.

Her hilarious, award-winning solo takes a comic look on the agony of adoption.
The journey starts where she grew up in Brooklyn.
Not the lavendar-kale Brooklyn you of present day - but old-school Brooklyn, where everyone was Jewish.

Phoebe's hilarious, heartfelt performance chronicles her quest - and takes us on a journey that encompasses race, religion, interconnectedness and love.
Deeply heartfelt, wholly uproarious: the show is honest, brave, illuminating, and very entertaining.

7:30pm Thu-Fri; 2pm & 7:30pm Sat; & 11am Sun
April 9-13, 2025

Production Team

written, drawn, & performed by Phoebe Potts

directed by Chris Griffith

scenic design by Kim A Bent

lighting design by Charlotte Seelig

costume design by Jen Greeke

stage management by Tara Hightower

Music: Abyssina Music Group, Addis Ababa, “Dinkenesh in the Sky with Diamonds

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Scoop Info

Check out The Times Argus Preview Article by Mary Gow

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and see more photos here

Buzz Info

"One-Week Only! I saw a preview of this award winning performance and can't wait to see it live at Lost Nation Theater. It's the funny, heartfelt story of the trials and tribulations faced by one woman trying for a foreign adoption. Winner of the "2023 Best Storytelling" at the solo performance theater festival. Don't miss it!"

- Sue Zeller, Front Porch Forum

The Boston Globe says TOO FAT FOR CHINA at LNT is a Spring MUST! (1 of only 30 total events in all of New England chosen and only 1 other Vermont event!)

Phoebe's been working on developing this show for five years. Now we get to bring it to you here!
Hear what those who've seen it grow have to say:

Media Info

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