Too Fat for China
New York Showcase at APAP
Sunday, January 11th
Performances at 3:00pm and 7:30pm
Actors Temple Theater
339 W. 47th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave)
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Critical Praise for Too Fat for China
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![Phoebe Potts is seated sideways on an overturned chair, leaning back and laughing, with a black background. Next to her, a sign reads 'Monster Mortgage Mandatory for Adoptive Motherhood'.]()
"Thoughtful, Tender, and Hilarious!"
MARY GOW
Rutland Herald -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman with curly brown hair, glasses, and a red necklace, smiling and wearing a black shirt, sitting in the Boston Public Radio television studio with a blue background.]()
"Funny and very very smart. I loved it!"
JIM & MARGERY
Boston Public Radio -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman with curly hair in scrubs standing in front of a colorful illustration on a cranky of cute little babies in baskets floating down a river.]()
"Enjoyable, Fascinating, Riotous, and Raw!"
JARED BOWEN
Morning Edition -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman in a blue top and a colorful skirt standing on stage in front of a large illustrated cranky, depicting cute little babies in baskets floating down the river to a full crowded audience.]()
"Delivered with Humor and Grace!"
JACQUINN SINCLAIR
WBUR Boston -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman speaking on stage in front of a sold-out audience, clapping and laughing.]()
"Best Storytelling at Solo Fest NYC"
UNITED SOLO SHOW
2023 -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman performing on stage with a cranky that reads 'China weighs in: She's fat'. She is smiling, wearing a blue top, a colorful skirt, black leggings, and purple shoes. There is a white chair and a small stand with a cup on it.]()
"Honest, brave, and very entertaining."
MEGAN KEMPTON
DC Theater Arts -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman making an expressive gesture with clenched fists and a scrunched face. The stage backdrop features cartoonish drawings with text like 'My Fault' and 'I Hate Everybody.' The audience silhouette is visible in the foreground.]()
"Storytelling is smart and heartwarming"
PATRICIA SILVER
Fringe Review -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman with glasses and curly hair, wearing a blue top, stands on a stage next to a cranky with a graph about adoption and China. She is gesturing with her hands during a performance to a sold out audience]()
"Self-reflective, illuminating, & amusing"
DAVID POLLOCK
The Scotsman -
![Phoebe Potts, a woman on stage with a black background, wearing a blue top and a colorful patterned skirt, stands next to a small table with a bag and a cup.]()
"Potts is Slick and Snappy!"
PHYLLIS STEPHEN
Edinburgh Reporter
Phoebe Potts joins Jared Bowen on the Culture Show with GBH News Aug. 5, 2025 - Listen Along Here
Too Fat for China section starts at 41:00
7 Cities or More Tour Wrap
In 2025, Too Fat for China toured to nine cities across the U.S., earning enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews. The solo performance continues to resonate as a bold, funny, and intimate evening of live storytelling ripe for booking and adaptation.
Special Thank You to Producing Supporters:
Martin Del Vecchio
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Debbie Hilbert & Andy Knapp
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Sally Jackson
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The Kreilick Family Foundation
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Anonymous
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Liisa Nogelo & Doug Kerr
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Flavia Stanley
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Eric & Cynthia Kaplan
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Martin Del Vecchio • Debbie Hilbert & Andy Knapp • Sally Jackson • The Kreilick Family Foundation • Anonymous • Liisa Nogelo & Doug Kerr • Flavia Stanley • Eric & Cynthia Kaplan •