Involvement Theater presented by Alan Rubinstein provides interactive participatory music theater programs and workshops. They are designed to inspire conversations and audience interactions in group settings that will inspire participants from PreK throughout the lifespan in meaningful ways. Involvement Theater, Inc. is approved by the MSAC.
About this Organization
Involvement Theater programs have been used with Maryland County Office of Aging sites, preK-12 public & private schools, College & University Student Activities, after school and No Child Left Behind programs. The programs are adapted to the participating age level including special needs and at-risk populations. Residencies, teacher in-service, family/parenting programs, music song writing and creative drama workshops are also available. Please call for funding options. Alan Rubinstein, a certified public-school teacher in music education, has founded and directed Involvement Theater, Inc. since 1987. He is trained by the Maryland Teaching Artist Institute (TAI) with use of the Maryland State Fine Arts Standards for use in schools. Alan is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music and received a MA in Arts Education from Towson University. He also received training at Julliard & Peabody Conservatories of Music. He is a vocalist and has performed piano, guitar and euphonium in many settings throughout the United States.Services/Opportunities
"Catch A Rising Star" (All age Adult, College Age, Grades 9-12) is a program of self-awareness that uses Film, Broadway, Popular and Folk music that inspire conversations and interactions that will inspire the audience in meaningful ways. The audience become the rising stars as they experience feelings and moods presented by the music and its relationship to the music, the participant and relevant contemporary issues. Alan Rubinstein as a vocalist accompanies himself on piano/keyboard and facilitates the audience conversations and interactions with selected musical works and improvisations.
“The Problem-Solving Project” (Grades preK-adult) is a participatory musical theater assembly program designed to teach problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills and social action. Participants interact with the program’s characters and each other to resolve personal and social issues. Varied musical styles are used to serve as a source of music appreciation. The program includes a 130 pp. Activity Handbook, stickers and a meeting with a counselor or staff member on the use of the book. Themes are chosen by staff and may include character education, social issues and making healthy choices. The Activity Handbook provides lesson plans with pre and post activity pages, resources, problem-solving themes, social action project ideas and much more.
“Maestro’s Musical Mission” (Grades preK-adult) allows the audience to link the composers’ lives and music to everyday problems and youth issues in this assembly/program. The Maestro guides the audience on a piano/vocal musical journey with an opportunity to compose, perform and listen to the audience’s own group musical composition. The program includes the Meet the Great Composers book and stickers for all participants. This program satisfies many of the Maryland State Fine Arts Standards in music.
“Books & Music On Stage” (Grades preK-8) link books, music and the importance in reading to the everyday problems and youth issues in this assembly/program. Reader Ruby guides the audience on a literary musical journey that involves everyone in the lives of characters from popular books. The assembly links book themes with everyday youth issues and concerns. The program uses music to introduce and cultivate an interest in musical theater & opera and how these musical forms are adapted from literature. The audience becomes active performers rather than passive spectators. The program includes an Activity Handbook, follow-up ideas and stickers.
Booking
Contact Alan Rubinstein, Director for schedule, fees and grant opportunities
alanruby@InvolvementTheater.org
410-964-3155
Performance space; well tuned piano, wireless microphone and speaker system is nice but not necessary; will bring quality keyboard, mike and speaker system if needed
Available to travel in all Maryland counties including Baltimore City
“Alan presents a very entertaining and meaningful program and will adapt well to different performance venues and audience age groups. The program took shape as both an educational and musical experience that emphasizes the power that Broadway, film, folk and popular music has on the listener in varied types of venues.”
-Schnell Reed Garrett Director of Student Life | Howard Community College
"Alan was able to keep the diverse audience engaged by his excellent piano and vocal skills linked to a thematic presentation about famous Broadway and film music. He used open ended questions that linked larger cultural concerns with the self and collective awareness of the audience. He also shared lots of fun facts and trivia knowledge that made the presentation enjoyable and exciting. We highly recommend his appealing and enjoyable presentation that can be easily adapted to your organization, school or association."
- Shawn Gladden; Executive Director | Howard County Historical Society of Maryland
Arts in Education
Population Types: Grades Pre-K – 2, Grades 3-5, Middle School (6-8 grade), High School (9-12 grade), Veterans/Military, Creative Aging (Older Adults), People Experiencing Incarceration/Re-entry, People with Disabilities (includes people w/ cognitive, social/emotional, and/or physical disabilities), LGBTQ+ community, People experiencing Homelessness, Educators
"Catch A Rising Star" (All age Adult, College Age, Grades 9-12) is a program of self-awareness that uses Film, Broadway, Popular and Folk music that inspire conversations and interactions that will inspire the audience in meaningful ways. The audience become the rising stars as they experience feelings and moods presented by the music and its relationship to the music, the participant and relevant contemporary issues. Alan Rubinstein as a vocalist accompanies himself on piano/keyboard and facilitates the audience conversations and interactions with selected musical works and improvisations.
“The Problem-Solving Project” (Grades preK-adult) is a participatory musical theater assembly program designed to teach problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills and social action. Participants interact with the program’s characters and each other to resolve personal and social issues. Varied musical styles are used to serve as a source of music appreciation. The program includes a 130 pp. Activity Handbook, stickers and a meeting with a counselor or staff member on the use of the book. Themes are chosen by staff and may include character education, social issues and making healthy choices. The Activity Handbook provides lesson plans with pre and post activity pages, resources, problem-solving themes, social action project ideas and much more.
“Maestro’s Musical Mission” (Grades preK-adult) allows the audience to link the composers’ lives and music to everyday problems and youth issues in this assembly/program. The Maestro guides the audience on a piano/vocal musical journey with an opportunity to compose, perform and listen to the audience’s own group musical composition. The program includes the Meet the Great Composers book and stickers for all participants. This program satisfies many of the Maryland State Fine Arts Standards in music.
“Books & Music On Stage” (Grades preK-8) link books, music and the importance in reading to the everyday problems and youth issues in this assembly/program. Reader Ruby guides the audience on a literary musical journey that involves everyone in the lives of characters from popular books. The assembly links book themes with everyday youth issues and concerns. The program uses music to introduce and cultivate an interest in musical theater & opera and how these musical forms are adapted from literature. The audience becomes active performers rather than passive spectators. The program includes an Activity Handbook, follow-up ideas and stickers.