Exit Theatre's annual Fringe Festival showcases 15 independent plays, including unique performances that engage with themes of identity and generational trauma. One standout show, "Box [M]," explores the relationship between a father and his trans son through visual storytelling and circus elements. The performance addresses challenges related to gender declaration in society, highlighting the rigid norms associated with gender identity. The creators emphasize the struggle of fitting one's identity into societal boxes and question the possibility of defining masculinity on individual terms.
"The underlying idea of the show was born from that one part on official forms like passports, where you have to state your gender... it’s something that I run into all the time as a trans person."
"Genie and I were talking about having to fit so much of yourself into this box, like 'M,'... How possible is it to define masculinity on your own terms?"
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