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, Martina Gunkel, Selina Koch, Paco Ladrón de Guevara, Kevin Albancando Tuntaquimba, Malika Ali
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 & Distribution: Astrid Rostaing
Management, Production & Finances: Christine Koschel
Communication: Angela Milosevic
Thursday 25th September 2025, 12:00 – school performance
Friday, 26th September 2025, 16:30 – click here for the ticketing website
Friday, 26th September 2025, 18:30 – click here for the ticketing website
Entrance is free, yet registration is required. Please register in advance with the link above – tickets are limited.
The starting point of the walk performance is in the inner courtyard of the
St. Georg church (Heilbronner Str. 131, 70191 Stuttgart)
The revival performances of PASSING are funded by the state capital Stuttgart, Freie Tanz- und Theaterszene Stuttgart gUG and StolperKunst – ein Projekt des Vereins Initiative Lern- und Gedenkort Hotel Silber e.V. A cooperation with the »Zeichen der Erinnerung e.V.« and Evangelischen Bildungszentrum Hospitalhof Stuttgart.
