‘ I witnessed a heartwarming and touching transformation: from initial silence, avoidance, and distrust, to gradually letting down his guard under your gentle, non-forceful guidance. You truly saw him—you understood his rhythm rather than rushing to change him. In the end, he was able to play and laugh with you so freely, showing a rare and genuine smile… You truly saw him—not as someone to fix, but someone to meet where he is. ’
— From a grateful mother of a child with autism and depression
‘ At curtain call, children burst onto the stage—some tugging younger ones by the hand, some darting forward, others stumbling with care. Their footsteps thundered like spring breaking through the earth. I sat in the front row, utterly unprepared for the tears that came. What I witnessed wasn’t just theatre—it was life, raw and blooming. ’
— Mogu’s mom
‘ My child, Xia Tian, is usually shy and sensitive. But that day, he was so natural, so joyful on stage. I believe it was thanks to the way the team allowed, affirmed, and gently guided the children—creating a space where kids of all ages could play and perform together in harmony. ’
— Xia Tian’s mum
‘ From the very first conversation, I felt gently welcomed and truly seen. The creation began right there…During the performance, something quietly shifted. As I untangled the fishing net wrapped around my body, I realized—it wasn’t just a prop. Maybe the things that bind me in life aren’t as impossible to escape as I always thought. ’
— Participant in Passing Through
‘ From the very first conversation, I felt gently welcomed and truly seen. The creation began right there…During the performance, something quietly shifted. As I untangled the fishing net wrapped around my body, I realized—it wasn’t just a prop. Maybe the things that bind me in life aren’t as impossible to escape as I always thought. ’
— Participant in Passing Through
Creative Team
Conceived and designed by Xi Chen
Producer: Black Sheep
Devised by: Hanfang Sun, Xi Chen
Workshop Facilitation: Xi Chen, Hanfang Sun
Visual Design: Black Sheep
Spatial Design: Yuan Xiang
Photographer: 又见海
Volunteer: Jia Wang, Xiru Chen, Hui Ge, Ye Zhang, Wen Zi, Jin Yang, Xiao E
Presented by: Yedu Creative
Co-produced by: Xiaoshan Association of Non-Party Intellectuals - Youth in Sight: Theatre Project
Participant list
31 May 2025: Yuzu, Jia Song, Jia Wang, Chu Zhuang, Knight, Yi Nan, Te Te, Hui Ge, Yi Zou, Chang Chang, Yeguo, Wen Zi, Ai Gua, A Ran, Jiajia Hou, Xiaoli Wang, Yingying Bai, Shanyi Wu, Zhishuo Shao, Ersan Wang, Hao Yang, Big Fish, Da Qian, Da He, Da Hong, Da Zheng, Xiao Zhi, Xiao Hui, Xiao Yang, Bear, Will, Xie, Felix, Sally, Dalu Guo, Zhongge Chen, Xiaoxiao le, Qiyu Weng, Big Princess, Wang Zai (Dog)
1 June 2025: Yixuan Shen, Junqi Shen, Wenqian Mao, Xinyue Wen, Zhiyan Sun, Mogu Sun, Aili Zhou, Lehang Wang, Felix, Rayban, Hao Yang, Yi Wang, Yinan, Xiaozhi, Da Qian, Xia Tian, Haoye, You You, Jun Jun, Tuo Tuo, Little Sweet Potato, Han Mo
Special thanks to
Glen Neath, Yutong Jin, Renjia Zhu, 42, Zichun Wang, Shiyu Wangyang, Yitong Feng, Mingyu Chi, Xiaoyu Wang, Guoyou Liao, Chao chao, Jia xin, Lan Ting, Ramesh vira, P Bhojani, Fabiana Ferraz Dias da Silva, Daniel Gongra Pinto, Pawel, Ralph Prosser