About
Mission Statement
Through the lighthearted dating misadventures of the main character, Fran, a bisexual, Immigrant Latina woman, frantic works to normalize mental health and tell some of the stories of the LGBT+ community. The show seeks to add depth and variety to the media presently featuring queer communities. frantic seeks to show stories beyond the traditional 'coming out' story and acknowledges the challenges queer and racially oppressed groups experience. While the show is comedic in nature, it tries to never diminish or downplay the realities of what these groups may face. It has a strong focus community, both in the characters' support networks and within the larger town, Holyoke, in which the show is set.
About the Creators
frantic is the brain child of Cate Shea of Caitlin Shea Photography and Barbara Espiritu. It has been a labor of love between Cate and Barbie and is made from the help and support of Cate's partner, Joy, and countless friends who have provided feedback, love, and support.
(Cate left)
About the Show
Fran moves to the city of Holyoke in Massachusetts with her friends, Caleb and Sam, and their roommate Jack. Fran explores the local area through a series of uncomfortable, humorous, and unfortunate dates which reveal larger societal problems and woes with their own unique brand of "Oh no." Not to be discouraged, Fran pushes through and experiences the many "delights" of dating. From a clumsy sexual encounter to heated debates about the efficacy of Rattlesnake Island to a man far too determined to make her his Latin lover.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING? "It was really nice meeting you at the Holyoke Soup event last week. I really loved your idea for the web series. Representation is so important and it would have been really awesome to have had something besides The L Word to look to when I was figuring stuff out!"
-Hannah
(Barbara Espiritu)