Scriptease: KILLED WITH DAHMER by Matt McIver & Jerry Patterson

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Little Book | Des Moines

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
Publisher/HostIowa Stage Theatre Company
Scriptease: KILLED WITH DAHMER by Matt McIver & Jerry Patterson
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This month's Scriptease is an original by Resident Artist Matt McIver & long time supporter and board member, Jerry Patterson!
🎭 Scriptease: KILLED WITH DAHMER
🗓️ August 25 | 7:00 PM
📍 The Bank at the Little Book | Highland Park Des Moines
ABOUT THE PLAY: Jeffrey Dahmer, known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal”, is one of the most famous American serial killers. But the story around him goes beyond gory headlines, and when he was murdered in prison he didn’t die alone. From teens trying to survive growing up, to a couple whose problems turn fatal, to the dark secrets of the Northridge Mall, Killed with Dahmer looks at the forces and people who swirled around one of the most famous stories that Americans don’t really know.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHTS: Matthew McIver is a director, producer, playwright, advocate, and teacher. He was a founder of the Des Moines Social Club, and met Jerry Patterson, a leading finance executive, when Jerry joined the board. Jerry is an arts advocate and community leader who has led major organizations and served on numerous boards. He knew the dark history of Northridge Mall, and that led to their collaboration on Killed with Dahmer.
FREE / Pay-What-You-Can
BYOB: Local restaurant The Fitz has to-go cocktails available!
PARKING: Free parking available behind the neighborhood library and on the street!
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
✨ Davida Williams returns to reprise her role from the powerful 2017 reading.
✨ Originally developed with support from Pyramid Theater Company and the Des Moines Social Club’s Kum & Go Theater.
✨ Inspired by real events—including the convicted murderer murdered alongside Dahmer.
✨ Explores cultural, racial, and systemic forces that often go ignored in sensational headlines.
Join us on Monday for this a gripping night of theater that sheds new light on a story you THINK you know!
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The Little Book, 566 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

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