Artists know MTTM for our nurturing and collaborative approach to producing new, bold works. We build trust by starting every conversation with curiosity and careful attention, because the creative process is an adventure where new discoveries can be made at any turn. While we’re always ready to share our expertise, the artist’s vision is our guiding star.
Bringing our insights to the theater also means co-producing and investing, and we take pride in being a good partner—no matter our role in a production. Making connections between investors and emerging projects inspires the excitement of possibility. But ultimately, getting a production in front of a live audience requires action: that’s where we shine.
Creating memorable experiences for theater-goers relies on emotion. While we understand that theater is a business, we feel that making truly exceptional art—with integrity, depth, and spark—is how audiences connect. And tickets sell. We’re here because we love live performance, theater, and storytelling.
Mark began his career as a jack of all trades: stage carpenter, electrician, and sometimes-handyman for dozens of showcases until What’s A Nice Country Like You Doing in A State Like This opened off-Broadway. Mark was promoted from PA to stage manager, a role that became a career. Favorite productions include Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel, Kander and Ebb’s 2 By 5 (The Village Gate), On Your Toes, Agnes of God, Tap Dance Kid, and Phantom of the Opera (Broadway).
Between shows, Mark worked in “business theater” and was soon producing corporate events. As an Executive Producer, Mark took Toyota engineers on a 25,000-mile caravan across North America, produced Canon’s Expo and Digital Solutions forums, and supervised the installation of media labs and briefing centers for AT&T, Cisco Systems, and Lucent in New York and London.
In 2004, Mark’s friend asked him to produce a commission at the New York Historical Society. He jumped at the chance, and brought Tony Castrigno on board as designer and collaborator. The rest is history.
After graduating from SUNY Purchase, Tony kickstarted his career by designing Clifford Mason’s The Verandah in New York City and assisted lighting designer, Bill Mintzer, on a Broadway production of Eubie!. Tony then went on to work at prestigious venues with Mintzer at BAM, Arena Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse, the Kennedy Center, and Broadway while designing scenery for Goodspeed Opera House, Manhattan Punch Line, The American Jewish Theater and Candlewood Playhouse.
When a former classmate got him a gig designing for Anheuser Busch, it kicked off a 30-year career designing live corporate events. Tony started three successful design firms, with projects ranging from 3,000-seat dinners at Radio City Music Hall for Time magazine, to a 10,000-square foot jungle on a Warner Bros. stage, and dozens of performances with stars like Sir Elton John, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel, Hugh Jackman, John Legend, and a few U.S. Presidents.
Now in partnership with his former client, colleague, and now friend, Mark Rubinsky, Tony has returned to his first passion—the theatrical arts—with creative vision, business acumen, and a fresh perspective.
We’re focused on new musicals, but will also consider plays that integrate media or unusual visual staging concepts. Please contact us using this form before sending any materials.
