Spotlight on playwright Joe Simonelli and his ‘Men Are Dogs’ comedy Performing and Visual Artists in the news in June, 2024
Allison Tarabokija
Allison Tarabokija plays the part of Red Riding Hood in Cultural Park Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. Allison’s prior Cultural Park credits include Bye Bye Birdie, Footloose, The Sound of Music and James and the Giant Peach. She also appeared in Melody Lane Theatre’s production of Les Miserables School Edition. Her school productions include Beauty and the Beast, Matilda Jr., 
Mary Poppins Jr. and Lion King Jr.
For the past year and a half, Allison has been receiving vocal training from Broadway star Jaqueline Piro Donovan. At this year’s Junior Thespians Conference, Allison’s duet musical won Best in Room.
May 25, 2024.
About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.