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Ania Danylo — Actor, Director, Writer, Educator

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For more than three decades, Ania Danylo has brought stories to life on stage and screen

— as an actor, director, writer, and dedicated mentor to emerging artists.

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Her directorial portfolio spans from classics such as The Diary of Anne Frank, Medea, Strindberg’s Easter, and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, and Cymbeline, to the bold drama of Pope Joan and numerous other acclaimed works. She has also written and toured original family-oriented plays across Western Canada with her company, Prelude Artist, captivating audiences of all ages.

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As a teacher of acting, speech arts, and music, Ania has received multiple awards for her performances and has guided many students to earn accolades of their own. She believes in the unique artistic potential of every student, fostering creativity, discipline, and joy in the craft — whether in the classroom, rehearsal hall, or private coaching session.

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In the late 1990s, Ania expanded her artistry into film and television, working on independent productions, commercials, series, and feature films. She served as head teacher at a respected Film Acting Academy for over three years and continues to coach actors for auditions, self-tapes, and on-set performances — helping them unlock their best work in front of the camera.

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Holding a BFA in Theatre, Ania is a registered Speech Arts and Drama and Piano teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, and is also a Certified Hypnotherapist. Her career has included directing at the Ailanthus Performing Arts Centre in Vancouver alongside members of Cirque du Soleil, and serving as Educational Director for Storybook Theatre in Calgary.

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Whether on stage, on set, or in the studio, Ania’s work is driven by a passion for powerful storytelling and a belief in the transformative magic of the performing arts.