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A young man is building a campfire. So are his Grandfather, his best friend, and his teacher. Each wants him to build the fire a certain way – but a clown and a poet have other wisdom to offer.

Created by Charlie Peters, Many Fires explores contemporary masculinity by blending the disciplines of spoken word, clown, and character monologue, set to a backdrop of projected visuals and a soundtrack of original music.

What does it mean to be a man? Does it mean anything at all? Is there such a thing as masculinity that isn’t toxic?

Presented alongside Danielle Altrogge’s On The Rocks as part of the double-bill Elemental, Many Fires asks these questions and more, offering space for exploration, healing, and growth.