Mark Rubinsky and Tony Castrigno – Two theater lovers whose early careers on Broadway led to decades of large scale, mixed media experiences for corporate theater now bring their skills from decades of production in that business to combine with their passion for theater and bring a fresh perspective to the creation of new works
To experience the excitement of bringing new and creative projects to life for a live audience, you need: access to emerging projects; the opportunity to find work that’s right for you; and confidence that your money is in good hands.
The business of theater can be opaque and insular, in which the industry doesn’t always make room for new ideas and/or participants. At MTTM, we believe in creating theater with as much transparency and access as possible.
That’s why we focus on undiscovered and emerging artists, and new forms of theatrical experiences that need investment to get noticed.
Here is how we do it:
Join us on our journey of perpetual discovery. Let's open a conversation about how you can make an impact on projects that could benefit from your support.
MTTM Theatrics is dedicated to bringing together artists and their supporters to foster the creation of new works. With our broad range of experience and a fresh perspective, we seek, procure, and shepherd these new works from development on the page to
triumph
success
production
on the stage.
We know that you want to get your work in front of audiences to be appreciated. To do that, you need a committed producer, someone who matches your passion and commitment, to help shepherd your project.
It can be hard to getting noticed in a crowded world of ambitious creators, competing for attention from producers who have limited bandwidth or vision, potentially making you feel frustrated, overlooked, or under appreciated.
We believe we’re a lot like you: accomplished, talented, and passionate about finding new ways to bring shows into the spotlight.
We understand that breaking through barriers and finding support can seem an insurmountable task, which is why we’ve decided to forge a new way forward for emerging artists with new ideas.
Know that, at MTTM Theatrics, our team is ready to commit to you the moment we sign on. Think about what it would mean to your project to have this kind of passion and commitment behind it, so you can stop worrying about the “how” and instead focus on the “what and why,” enabling your project to reach its full potential.
We are focused on, and dedicated to, opening doors for both artists and their supporters alike, and fostering the creation of new works. We stretch the canvas for you to paint on.
MTTM Theatrics is dedicated to bringing together artists and their supporters to foster the creation of new works. With our broad range of experience and a fresh perspective, we seek, procure, and shepherd these new works from development on the page to
triumph
success
production
on the stage.
A NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS
Our focus is on new musicals that move audiences and inspire conversation. We will consider plays that integrate media or feature unusual visual staging concepts. Please contact us using this form before sending along any materials.
Tony has been involved in the creation of theatrical events and live experiences for his entire career. His “career” started in 5th grade, when he portrayed Mr. Hamburger in a student-written send up of “Perry Mason.” Also a capable young artist, his painting skills were put to use on a production of “Fiorello” in 10th grade and his life backstage in the theater began.
His professional career started right out of college when he designed “The Verandah” by Clifford Mason in New York, and assisted lighting designer Bill Mintzer on “Eubie!” on Broadway—all before his 22nd birthday. He went on to design scenery for Goodspeed Opera House, Manhattan Punch Line, Candlewood Playhouse, and the American Jewish theater, and did two-week stock at Hampton Playhouse while working with Bill Minzter at BAM, Arena Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse, The Kennedy Center and on Broadway.
Soon, a classmate from SUNY Purchase got him a gig designing for Anheuser Busch—earning more money on one show than he had in a year through theater work. Again, his fate was sealed. He went on to have a long career creating dramatic spaces for corporate events, ranging from dinner for 3,000 at Radio City Music Hall (Time Magazine's 75th Anniversary), to a 10,000 square foot jungle on a Warner Bros stage, to the CNN dinner at the Republican National Convention. Sir Elton John, Hugh Jackman, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel, John Legend, multiple U.S. presidents have performed on his stages.
Tony started three design firms and became deeply immersed in the business of operating a creative enterprise, supporting the business objectives of his clients. This skillset has proven invaluable, turning him from an artist into an entrepreneur. In 2018, he and his wife started hosting weekly salons in their loft in the Flatiron district. The job of finding, coordinating, and supporting the talent fell to Tony, and all manner of musicians, performers, comics, artists, and show people started parading through the loft. The excitement of live performances proved intoxicating and, again, his fate was sealed.
In partnership with his theater-loving former client, business colleague, and now good friend, Mark Rubinsky, Tony has set off down a new path. The two men have pooled their diverse talents from decades of business production with their passion for theater, committed to bringing a fresh perspective to the creation of new works. And MTTM Theatrics was born.
Tony lives in Chelsea with his wife Deborah, has two adult daughters, and is forever grateful to them for their support.
It started with sorting screws and bolts as an apprentice at a Summer Stock Theater in Rhode Island. By high school, Mark was designing and turning coffee cans into spotlights, scrounging junkyards for lumber, and building scenery. College brought a paid gig in the Theater Department, work as a carpenter at Trinity Square Repertory Company, and finally an escape to New York!
First, Mark was a stage carpenter, electrician, and sometimes-handyman, for dozens of showcases. One showcase paid off when “What's A Nice Country Like You Doing in A State Like This" opened off-Broadway, and what had been a PA job became a stage management job. Harry Chapin's "Cotton Patch Gospel" was up next, and stage management became a career. Other favorites include: Kander and Ebb’s "2 By 5" at the Village Gate, “On Your Toes” on the road, and “Agnes of God," "Tap Dance Kid,” and “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway to name a few. (The list is long and that’s what LinkedIn is for.)
When he had gaps between shows, Mark stage managed in “Business Theater,” and the steady work and large budgets became irresistible. Before long, Mark was producing events.
As an Executive Producer, Mark produced shows and meetings that motivated thousands of franchise owners, sales associates, and business executives to sell hamburgers, planes, bulldozers, computers,TVs, cars, hair dye, candy, and lots and lots of pills. It was a blast! He worked with mad scientists at Bell Labs and took Toyota Engineers on a 25,000-mile caravan across North America, stopping at manufacturing plants, dealerships, and scenic byways to hold events. Over 15 years, he produced Canon's Expo and Digital Solutions Forums, which included multiple stages and performances alongside copy machines, cameras, and medical imaging equipment. He supervised the building and nstallation of Media Labs and Briefing Centers for AT&T, and Cisco Systems and Lucent in New York and London.
In 2004 a friend asked Mark to produce a commission he’d written, Mark jumped at the chance and hired the perfect designer and collaborator for the job, Tony Castrigno. In 2004, the team combined multimedia with live performance in “Alexander Hamilton: In Worlds Unknown,” which ran for five months at the New York Historical Society. When a business colleague had an idea for a show with ballroom dancers interpreting Rock and Roll music, Mark felt he had to be involved and went on to produce a workshop of “Ballroom Rocks” and a tour of “They Called it Rock.” He currently chairs the Board of Directors of the not-for-profit Works In ProgressNYC.
And now with his colleague, friend, and business partner, Tony Castrigno, Mark is dedicating this next era to helping artists realize their work on the stage and bringing it to audiences everywhere.
100,000 square feet of exhibition space for Canon that included a 360 degree multimedia theater, an immersive "day in the life" theater and 4 other theaters fro 500-50 within the event space.
An opening day celebration for Toyota World Headquarters for 15,000 people that included a headliner stage for Maroon 5.
A media driven marketing developmental lab for Spotify at 4 World Trade Center.
Alexander Hamilton and the Invention of America for the NY Historical Society - live show with integrated media- a full decade before another show based on that famous subject played on Broadway.
