Shaynak's first theater production and acting experience after university was in The Mystery Cycle, an American adaptation of a British modernization of the Wakefield Cycle. He also performed in various theater productions in the Chicago area.
After graduating from university, Shaynak made his debut in theater with "The Mystery Cycle," an American version of a British reimagining of the Wakefield Cycle. He also participated in several theatrical performances within the Chicago region.