Nathan and Julie Gunn are performers, directors, ​arrangers, educators, and arts advocates, famous for their musicianship, dedication to new works, and artistic variety. When it came time for them to name their production company, they chose the name of their signature coffee order in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where they have lived and worked for nearly 30 years.

Shot In The Dark Productions Inc. focuses on high-quality music and community engagement, with an emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary work.