Founded in a Tribeca loft in 1978 as a laboratory and performance space where creative trailblazers and curious thinkers could share perspectives on current conversations, Roulette has grown into an internationally acclaimed 501c3 presenting organization, showcasing 120+ performances of experimental music, movement, and media each year and alongside an additional 150+ community and rental events in its 12,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art theater in Downtown Brooklyn.
Roulette’s mission is to support artists and present performances of innovative music, movement, and media art; build audiences interested in experiencing new work; and trace the evolution of experimental performance in a freely accessible public archive.
The primary ways that Roulette pursues its mission is by presenting and platforming artists whose work confounds expectations–with a focus on new and unusual work by living composers and performers–and using its extensive archive to highlight and contextualize historic work by significant artists, especially those who have been excluded due to systemic oppression. You can read more about Roulette’s values here.
Roulette is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, accessibility needs, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from historically marginalized demographics, working-artists, and people of all abilities. Roulette is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and authentically inclusive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents of all individuals and strive to create a welcoming space across communities.
Available Opportunities:
Artist Submissions
Roulette offers an open call for performance proposals. At this time, we are unable to accept proposals for dance performances.
Please note that in order to complete the application you will need to include 3 to 5 links to Work Samples representative of your proposed performance. Streaming links (i.e. YouTube, Soundcloud, etc) are preferred. Current press reviews or clippings are not required, but are encouraged.
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We typically program 4-6 months in advance of Roulette’s programmatic seasons (Fall: August-December, Winter: January-March, Spring: April-July.) Due to a heavy volume of applications, only those applicants being considered for performances will be contacted. No phone calls please.
