May 22nd: Big Burly Giddy Men!

I don't know how it happened, but somehow another year with the Jessies has passed and another Nominations Party took place.  I still can't believe that we're already at this stage in the game.  The nominees have been announced and I couldn't be happier for them.  And one nominee in particular!

Pacific Theatre received a total of 9 nominations for shows that occurred in our season.  But it was the nomination for Aleks Paunovic that absolutely thrilled me.  Aleks played the title role in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, which I raved about a few months ago.  Aleks is a film and tv actor generally speaking who gave up a significant role in one of the new Canadian TV series in order to do the part.  It was his first significant stage gig, and yet (and derservedly so) it was enough to get him a nomination.  AWESOME!

What's more awesome is just how excited Aleks was to get the nomination.  First - let's put things into perspective.  Aleks is a very tall (6'5"), very strong, very athletic man. I mean, just check out his IMDB page.  Now imagine him being boyishly giddy!  Awesome, right?  Oh so very awesome!  Not only is he a brilliant performer, but he's seriously one of the nicest people anyone will ever meet.  I couldn't be happier for him.  

Congratulations to Aleks and all of the nominees!  Can't wait to see you at the big event on June 25th!