Mike Manolakes
as CHESTER DUMBROSKY
Mike is returning for his third appearance on the Santa Cruz Shoestring stage, having previously been seen as Monsieur Bouc in Murder on the Orient Express and “Legs” Ruby in 45 Minutes from Broadway. A veteran of 46 years in community theatre, Mike has recently appeared in Dial M for Murder with the Oro Valley Theatre Company and The Curious Savage with Differently Abled Entertainment. Mike dedicates his performance to the memory of his father Ted Manolakes, who, like Chester in this play, was the son of immigrants, a child of the Depression, a veteran, and the father of three sons and two daughters.
Pat Timm
as JAY HOLLERBACK
Ms. Timm is delighted to be cast as “Jay Hollerback” in THE VIEWING ROOM. A native of SD, she came to AZ by way of NY attending USD, Herbert Berghoff, and ASU. Locally, Pat has acted in and directed productions with Beowulf Alley, the Community Players, Live Theatre Workshop, St. Francis in the Foothills, Shoestring Players, Arts Express and Winding Road Ensemble. Favorite previous roles include “Nurse Ratched” in CUKOO'S NEST, “Masha” in THREE SISTERS, “Billie Dawn” in BORN YESTERDAY, “Meg” in CRIMES OF THE HEART, “Amanda” in SOUTHERN COMFORTS, “Mrs. Patrick Campbell” in DEAR LIAR, “Amanda Wingfield” in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and especially “Lady M” in THE "SCOTTISH PLAY." When not rehearsing a show, Pat enjoys teaching country dance, Karaoke, gardening and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren, Atlas and Everleigh, and her little dog, Boo.