A love of music and a desire to support local community causes brings Paolo to the Opera Gala for his first year. Born in Timmins, he resides in North Bay with his wife Danielle who has roots in Greater Sudbury.

On stage, Paolo’s roles have included Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre’s productions of Jesus Christ Superstar as Pontius Pilate and in the world premiere of Ebenezer as Marley’s Ghost. He has been a guest soloist with the North Bay Symphony Orchestra and is a regular performer at churches and theatres in North Bay and area for local fundraisers singing many genres from Opera, Broadway, Rock and Pop to Country.

He is currently a member of Dr. Adam Adler’s directed Near North Voices.