Out On A Limb Productions, is owned by Kathleen & Michael Gilpatrick of Baxter, Tennessee.  Kathleen began writing and directing Murder Mystery Events in 1991 while serving as the Cultural Coordinator for the City of Cookeville at the Cookeville Drama Center (now Cookeville Performing Arts Center).  Her first mystery was written for the Cookeville Department of Leisure Services.   In 1992 she formed Taylor Productions and wrote, produced and directed murder mysteries as well as theatrical and educational events for organizations and private individuals.  The Mayor of Cookeville recognized Kathleen in 1995 for co-founding The Drama Center Backstage Series, which was awarded the 1995 Dorothy Mullen National Arts and Humanities Award. In 1996 Kathleen left her position with the city to devote herself to the newly named Out On A Limb Production Company.  1996 was also the year Kathleen was named Director of Theatre at The Wesley Foundation Arena Theatre which she served until 2007.  Her work at Wesley was honored in 1997 & 1998 when she was awarded the “Best Director” and “Best Overall Production” Drama Star Awards.  Kathleen and Michael Gilpatrick now write, produce, direct and often perform in numerous mysteries,  educational programs,  theatrical productions as well as many special events  Their commitment today remains the same as it did in 1991 to provide quality entertainment.

What Others Have to Say about Out On A Limb Productions

"Last night was wonderful!  I really enjoyed the mystery and the setting--the smaller venue really allowed more interaction with the
actors, and we could see and hear what was going on so well."

Thanks so much!
James White

 “ I can not say enough about the terrific job you and the cast of the mystery have done. Each of the three productions you have done so far, have been so well done and so different, that it has kept even those of us who have attended all of them guessing who done it. I also love the way you have subtly adapted the plot to fit the changing plot line of the true story of the purchase.”

Paul Miller,Scott’s Gulf Committee

 “ We participated in the Antiques Auction Weekend and had a wonderful time. My husband, Steve, won the Sleuth award last time and he is confident that he will solve this "crime" as well.  HA!  I think he's a little
over-confident.  We are looking  forward to another exciting weekend.”

Sandra Cathey,Cumberland Furnace, TN

"Thanks for the great evening, you and all the cast did a fine job. Nice attention to detail and what imagination! I’ll suggest to the committee that we do it again in the spring.”

 John Harwood,Cookeville, TN

 

“We were guests at the Thomas House for the Millennium Murder. It was one of the greatest experiences we have ever had! Thanks and appreciation goes to each member of the cast that made this millennium a blast! Thanks so much for the great evening and for the “Great Murder Mystery”! We still have not quit laughing about Armand Getten.”

 
Terry and Sandy Hubbard

Lebanon, TN