The Old Round

The Old Round is a collaboration between Los Angeles musicians and theatre actors. It is set in an invented world called "Hum." In the performances, a master of ceremonies explains to the audience (whom he addresses as inhabitants of that world) that he has just returned from a journey to distant, unmapped territories. He has been collecting songs and stories from various creatures who have accompanied him back to perform with him. These creatures are then unveiled and a performance ensues. The Old Round performs in both music festivals/clubs and theatre settings. The troupe draws from a wide range of influences including Woody Guthrie, Joanna Newsom, and playwright Tom Stoppard.