Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Interactive Murder Mysteries & Team Building Events
Founded in 1975, Kathy Reed Productions has pioneered interactive event experiences for over four decades. Our journey began with the Dam Site Dinner Theater, which became New Jersey's longest-running dinner theater, producing 115 stage plays. Since shifting focus to audience participation events in 1983, we've created groundbreaking programs ranging from corporate medieval murder mysteries to virtual team-building experiences. With multiple Garden State Gala Awards and a client list featuring Fortune 500 companies, our expertise lies in crafting customized events that combine entertainment with strategic team development.Our team's deep industry knowledge ensures seamless execution across diverse formats, from in-person scavenger hunts to virtual trivia competitions. We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous innovation and personalized service, ensuring each event exceeds client expectations while fostering meaningful team connections.
Services
Murder On Cue Mysteries
Team Building Programs
Corporate Events
Virtual Teambuilding
CSR Programs
Motivational Speaking
Scavenger Hunts
Game Shows
Murder Mystery Maze
Photo Quest Adventures
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in live event production and audience engagement
- Our programs combine entertainment with proven team development methodologies
- Award-winning virtual and in-person formats accommodate groups of all sizes
- Customized experiences incorporate company branding and specific learning objectives
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and high-profile private events
What people say
Absolutely hit
Great time
Engaged participants
Fantastic customization
Laughed hard together
Services
Murder On Cue Mysteries
Customizable murder mystery experiences featuring audience participation. Our programs incorporate client-specific details and themes while developing teamwork through problem-solving. Suitable for groups of 10-300 participants, these 2-3 hour events combine comedy with collaborative investigation. Professional actors guide the narrative while guests become active participants in solving the mystery.
Team Building Programs
Strategic team development solutions that blend entertainment with skill-building. Offerings include scavenger hunts, casino nights, and problem-solving challenges designed to improve communication and collaboration. Each 2-3 hour session accommodates 16-500 participants with both indoor and outdoor options available. Programs emphasize organic team bonding through engaging activities.
Virtual Teambuilding
Interactive remote experiences connecting distributed teams through trivia competitions and mystery-solving challenges. Our 40-60 minute virtual programs support up to 40 participants per session with customizable content options. These digital formats maintain the same collaborative elements as in-person events while adapting to remote work environments.
CSR Programs
Corporate social responsibility initiatives combining team-building with charitable activities. Participants collaborate on assembling care packages or food boxes for distribution to military personnel and local communities. These 2-3 hour programs foster teamwork while fulfilling community service objectives through structured challenges.
Photo Quest Adventures
Technology-enhanced treasure hunts utilizing text-based challenges and location-based tasks. Teams compete to complete objectives while exploring designated areas. The 2-3 hour program includes real-time scoring and photographic challenges that encourage creative problem-solving and group collaboration in both urban and campus environments.
People
Kathy Reed
Founder & Creative Director
With 45+ years in event production, Kathy pioneered interactive audience participation events. Former Director of Program and Education for NJ International Special Events Society, she's produced over 1000 events globally. Her vision drives the company's innovative approach to team-building experiences.
John Dwyer
Lead Actor & Team Building Facilitator
Professional SAG-AFTRA actor with 30+ years experience in theater and improvisation. Recipient of the NJ Special Events Society President's Award, John writes and performs in over 50 interactive mysteries annually. He also serves as host and facilitator for corporate team-building programs.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in interactive murder mysteries, team-building programs, and virtual engagement experiences for corporate and private clients.
Can events be customized for specific company needs?
Yes, all programs incorporate client-specific details including branding, industry terminology, and customized scenarios to align with organizational objectives.
What group sizes can you accommodate?
Our programs work for groups of 10-500+ with scalable formats that maintain engagement across all participant numbers.
Do you offer virtual event options?
Yes, we provide virtual trivia and mystery experiences with customizable content for remote teams and distributed workforces.
Are events available outside New Jersey?
We serve clients throughout the Northeast corridor including New York, Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland with travel arrangements for other locations.
What makes your team-building programs unique?
Our programs combine entertainment with proven team development techniques, creating organic opportunities for collaboration and communication improvement.
