Dawn Donohue

Donohue is an actor and producer with a diverse range of credits in film, television, commercials and live sketch comedy. She first gained recognition for her role as the flirty southern lady, Mrs. Abernathy, in Yvonne Speaks. Additional film credits include: Dial It Back , Broomstick Ave, Mother Can't You Hear Me, The Photo Booth- I See You, and Reflections of Beauty. She has starred in several television mini-series playing a variety of roles, including May Lowe, the greedy controlling mother in The Secret Heiress on Playlet. She has played a variety of roles on social media web series with millions of views including work on the Dhar Mann Bonus series. Donohue joined the cast of The Desert Drolleries in 2023 and was known for creating and playing such memorable characters as Barbara from New York, Marge from Wauwatosa, The Baltimore Medium and Barbara Corcran on the 420 Shark Tank. She wrote several sketches including The Bachelor Palms Springs and Girls is Playas Too, Darling. Other notable projects include Music Videos with Avril Lavigne, Steve Aoki, Tia Verdes & Los Silva and local commercials. She has studied with Margie Harber and several Meisner focused coaches in Northern California. When not on set, she enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures, modeling & singing. Donohue is currently producing and starring in a short film "Performances" in Palm Springs and is represented by agents.