PASSING

PASSING is an outdoor walk-performance by Smadar Goshen, set at the memorial monument ‘Zeichen der Erinnerung’ in Stuttgart. This 30-minute piece corresponds with the history of the Israeli-German choreographer’s family, part of the Jewish community in Baden-Württemberg until their 1941 deportation to Riga.

The performance begins with a calm voice welcoming the audience through headphones, as they embark on a 30-minute walk from Pragfriedhof Station to ‘Zeichen der Erinnerung.’ Along the way, it offers reflections on legacy, family history, belonging, and the concept of ‘home’.

Goshen, who relocated from Israel to Stuttgart, discovered her great grandmother’s name on the memorial wall of ‘Zeichen der Erinnerung’ by chance. Three years later, she questions whether her move was fated or coincidental.

PASSING reveals her findings and the gaps in her family history, bringing to life stories of Stuttgart’s 1930s-1940s Jewish community. These narratives, shared via voiceover, are complemented by six dancers who express what words cannot.

The walk ends at ‘Zeichen der Erinnerung,’ inviting participants to explore the monument.
Participation is free of charge.
Donations are welcome and will be contributed towards the monument’s upkeep and further research

Concept & Choreography: Smadar Goshen
Performance: Bar Gonen, Selina Koch, Paco Ladrón de Guevara, Kevin Albancando Tuntaquimba, Malika Ali, Johannes Blattner
Research & Dramaturgy: Kathrin Hildebrand
Music: ^tre by Nicolas Jaar, Farewell to All we Know by Matt Elliott, All night long I cried by Zelda Mishkovsky
Sound engineering: Daniel Appel
Project Management : Valentin Leuschel
Finances: Christine Koschel
Communication: Maya Mayzel

! One last time !

Thursday, 18th June 2026, 16:30 – Open Rehearsal click here to register

Friday, 19th June 2026, 18:30   –  Show click here to save your spot

ATTENTION – Spots are limited. If you need to cancel your spot for any reason, please do so via the cancel button in your confirmation email so we can allow other interested audience members to join or via email ask@smadargoshen.com

The starting point of the walk performance is in the inner courtyard of the
St. Georg church (Heilbronner Str. 131, 70191 Stuttgart)

The production of PASSING was funded by the state capital Stuttgart. The revival performances in June 2026 are supported by the Kurt and Hildegard Löwenstein/Losten Foundation and the pbb Foundation for Arts and Science. A project in cooperation with »Zeichen der Erinnerung e.V.« and the Evangelisches Bildungszentrum Hospitalhof Stuttgart.