Take it or leave it! After my brief stint playing flag football went south at the age of six, I decided to disappoint my parents even more by getting involved in theater. Growing up in a town like Wethersfield, CT, led me to realize that music and performing were where I felt most at home—because there was literally nothing else to do! Seeing Wicked with my mom in sixth grade was formative for me. For the first time, I understood that being an outsider wasn’t a weakness, but a story worth telling. I knew then that I wanted to spend my life making others feel seen through performance.

I’m passionate about breaking industry molds—refusing to be boxed into one “type” or told I can only play certain roles. Whether I’m playing male, female, or gender-expansive characters, my goal is to challenge outdated casting expectations and bring fresh representation to the stage and screen. I also write and release my own music (stream me, I dare you). When I’m not onstage, I’m creating—whether it’s music, art, drag, or fashion. You can find me trying to be aesthetic on Instagram @heeyitsfranco or selfishly hogging the remote at any gay guy music video night.