Round 200: Melanie Granger (Push4luv), Brittany Allyson, Ollella

Since its inception in 2005 - the Round has been a staple of Seattle’s creative community, bringing people together across disciplines to co-create a truly unique, collaborative experience. Each Round is a new creation. The Round encourages connectivity in all who pass through its doors.

Through the years – The Round has persisted despite whatever obstacles life has in store – with Round 200 being no exception. We are so grateful to all everyone who has been a part of this series, and look forward to new collaborations in the years to come. The Round has also been held in many other cities including Portland, Austin, Anacortes WA, Vashon Is, Lebanon PA, and more.

MUSIC, SPOKEN WORD POETRY, LIVE VISUAL ART

Cozy and intimate, this listener-oriented event brings together songwriters, a poet and a live painter or other visual artist come together to create an experience totally unique.

Artist Lineup:

Seattle’s Rock&Soul P4❤️- Feel good music. LOVE IS ALL WE DO. LOVE IS ALL WE ARE.

With a voice to silence the chaos and pull you into the present moment, Seattle Singer/Songwriter Brittany Allyson bares her soul with each note sung and intentional lyric written. Inspired by the playful, golden tones of Ella Fitzgerald and Barbra Streisand and influenced by the nuanced storytelling of Joni Mitchell, Britt says her songs intuitively come to her along her personal (and never-ending) journey of self-empowerment. She hopes the musical messages she shares serve and encourage you while celebrating the joy that is music.

Ollella’s career as a musician started early, when she sang before she could talk. Trained as a classical cellist since the age of nine, she blends her technical background with authoritative vocals, live-looping, and improvisation. Pulling on inspiration from female powerhouses such as Florence + the Machine, Fiona Apple, and Lorde, she works to blend the acoustic with the contemporary, folk with pop, tenacity with softness. Her playing has been featured in films screened at Film Festivals such as Sundance and Aspen Film Fest; on recordings with others, including Grammy-winning artist Peter Kater; and has shared stages with popular Americana acts such as the Shook Twins and Rising Appalachia.

Tyler Dobies (he/him) is a theatre-maker based in NYC.

With roots in Pacific Northwest, Tyler holds a BFA in Acting/Directing from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, and an MM in Vocal Performance: Music Theatre from New York University. Tyler most recently premiered his solo show “The Role of Other” at Theatre Crude Fringe Festival in Oklahoma City, OK, in October 2021.

As a spoken word poet, Tyler was a part of Abbey Arts 2018 NEXT STAGE program led by Matt Gano in Seattle, WA. Culminating his experience at the Abbey, Tyler collaborated with poet and visual artist Allison Morton on a series of poems dismantling the idea of “archetypes” to uncover the humanity behind them.

As a writer-performer, Tyler has developed, written, and performed three original one-person shows examining themes of identity, otherness, compassion, and collective responsibility, one of which was created during his tenure with the 2017 Intiman Emerging Artist Program in Seattle, WA, under the mentorship of Sara Porkalob.

Emily Candela McLaughlin paints, assembles, sews and builds blends of ideas and symbols. Mythologies and permutations of our collective dreams and cultural references surface across the mixed media of her work. She finds the cloudy greys of skies, streets, and water of her native Seattle liminal and suggestive of transformations.

Her work exists in public space as murals, and has been part of art installations, gallery exhibits, digital displays and art fairs in Seattle and local areas, New York City, Art Basel Miami, and won commendations in international competitions. Some pieces have been projected onto buildings in Long Island City and Times Square, NY, within art events and outdoor sculpture event installations.

All ages, BAR W ID

PG-13 (some content may not be suitable for young audiences)

Reserved Tables available

Some complimentary snacks and appetizers will be provided at the show. Cash bar.

Seated show, quiet picnics/outside food welcome. No outside drinks allowed.

No one turned away for lack of funds

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See updated COVID Safety Info at the bottom of this page under Abbey Arts Presents

Thanks for helping keep our community safe!

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has been held live in Seattle, WA (USA) every month for 200 months in a row and features local and touring artists

Music | Poetry | Visual | Collaboration

Songwriters/bands sharing their music, alternating with a poet,+ visual artists creating live.

All together to create a unique evening of high quality & collaborative arts.

www.abbeypresents.org and www.theround.org for more 

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• Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.
• We have a mix of normal chairs, some tall chairs, and standing room in back.
• Seating is not reserved unless noted.
• Please refrain from talking during the show.
• No video from the seating area please.
• Even in the standing area, please limit photos & video during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.
• Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome.
• No outside alcohol or drinks allowed. Quiet picnics/food ok.

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NONPROFIT 501C3, NON-RELIGIOUS, EST. 2005

Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes.

• We support low income families, veterans, and humanitarian nonprofit workers with free event tickets. http://www.fremontabbey.org/artsconnect
• Rental info & more: http://www.fremontabbey.org/rent
• Concert & events calendar: http://www.abbeypresents.org
• Respect policy: www.abbeypresents.org/respect
• Check out the Abbey Arts recent & future bands playlist on Spotify

Home Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325 Ballard Homestead: 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle | + UHeights Auditorium, St Mark's Cathedral, & more

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, United States