As an actor and storyteller, Dawn Stoyanoff brings professional talent, education, and experience to theatre and film projects alike. She has versatile skills and experiences in acting, directing, consulting, and teaching related to the field of theatre arts. She can be found acting in a play, providing a drama presentation, consulting a directed play, or in other settings. Dawn’s message expresses that all individuals appreciate and celebrate of self and differences.

Through her message, she transforms or inspires them by overcoming barriers and achieving success in life. She has received cards and written notes of thanks, praise, and inspiration from people regarding her past and recent theatre work.

"She has an incredible "withitness" with students...Our students came away from this performance with a strong sense of pride in what they had accomplished as a result of Dawn's amazing ability in terms of working with kids." - Peter Anderson, Lummi Island Prinicipal "It’s hard for me to imagine the world and WWU without you here – you are so vital, engaging, talented and supportive – I am grateful for all your gifts." – A fan always, Jim Lortz,WWU Theater Arts Professor "You make one fabulous and wacko Mrs. Shaw…AND you make a terrific director – wow. Go girl!" – Karee Wardrop, Director & Interpreter

As a humanitarian, she understands the challenges of overcoming difficulties as she has encountered similar experiences, but nevertheless, she does not allow anything to get in her way. Dawn is known to be persistent and diligent in her work regardless of the difficulties. She uses her experiences to entertain and educate others by addressing the societal issues.

When not acting or directing, Dawn is currently teaching American Sign Language (ASL) on a contractual basis. Students describe her as a dynamite instructor with theatrical flair when conveying ASL in the classroom.