I am a writer and educator with a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Houston Baptist University. I have spent nine years teaching storytelling, dramatic literature, and creative writing at the high school and college level. I have developed curriculum that helps students find their voices and understand narrative craft. As a writer, I have written scripts ranging from comedic Westerns to heartfelt fantasy adventures to meta-theatrical explorations. My work explores themes of identity, purpose, resilience, and human connection. I always ground my characters with authentic voices and emotional truths that my audiences can relate to. My MFA thesis project, The Good Knight, is an animated adventure about courage, loss, and the unbreakable bonds we form with the things we love. What sets me apart is my ability to translate complex ideas into compelling stories. I adapt my voice for different audiences and formats, and understand that great writing is about connecting with people.

Mason Franco

I am a writer and educator with a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Houston Baptist University. I have spent nine years teaching storytelling, dramatic literature, and creative writing at the high school and college level. I have developed curriculum that helps students find their voices and understand narrative craft. As a writer, I have written scripts ranging from comedic Westerns to heartfelt fantasy adventures to meta-theatrical explorations. My work explores themes of identity, purpose, resilience, and human connection. I always ground my characters with authentic voices and emotional truths that my audiences can relate to. My MFA thesis project, The Good Knight, is an animated adventure about courage, loss, and the unbreakable bonds we form with the things we love. What sets me apart is my ability to translate complex ideas into compelling stories. I adapt my voice for different audiences and formats, and understand that great writing is about connecting with people.

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I am a writer and educator with a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Houston Baptist University. I have spent nine years teaching storytelling, dramatic literature, and creative writing at the high school and college level. I have developed curriculum that helps students find their voices and understand narrative craft.
As a writer, I have written scripts ranging from comedic Westerns to heartfelt fantasy adventures to meta-theatrical explorations. My work explores themes of identity, purpose, resilience, and human connection. I always ground my characters with authentic voices and emotional truths that my audiences can relate to. My MFA thesis project, The Good Knight, is an animated adventure about courage, loss, and the unbreakable bonds we form with the things we love.
What sets me apart is my ability to translate complex ideas into compelling stories. I adapt my voice for different audiences and formats, and understand that great writing is about connecting with people.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

High School Theatre Arts Director at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2017 - Present
Exponentially increased student participation in theatre program through effective recruitment and fundraising efforts. Directed and wrote multiple award-winning UIL One-Act Play; coached students for UIL Prose and Poetry competitions. Organized and directed local scholarship performing arts competitions. Collaborated with district leadership to redesign the high school's daily schedule for optimal learning and teaching.
Theatre Arts Director at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Directed theatre arts program and supported school-wide arts initiatives. Led curriculum alignment, production scheduling, and student mentorship.
UIL Prose and Poetry Coach at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Coached students for UIL Prose and Poetry competitions; oversaw practice sessions and competition readiness.
Campus Instructional Leadership Team Leader at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led district-level instructional leadership initiatives to support teaching effectiveness and student achievement.
Director of Stark Reading Contest at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and managed Stark Reading Contest operations and logistics by collaborating with district staff and teachers.
Early College High School Facilitator at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2021 - Present
Facilitated early college high school initiatives, supporting students’ college readiness and partnerships.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Houston Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and New Media at Houston Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Theatre Arts Teaching Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper The Legend of Rob ‘N Banks

    When notorious outlaws Robert Loch and John Banks return to the prairie town of Sherwood, they find themselves walking straight into a trap. Corrupt Mayor Prince has organized a high-stakes poker tournament with an irresistible prize. The winner will earn enough money to set the winner up for life, but there’s a catch. To claim the fortune, the winner must marry the Mayor’s daughter, Mary. For Rob, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Mary is the woman he left at the altar four years ago, and the Mayor knows exactly how to use her to lure him in. Disguised as a vaquero and a saloon girl, Rob and Banks must outwit bumbling deputies, win at cards, survive a gunfight, and navigate the minefield of unfinished romance, all while the town’s would-be tyrant closes in.
    In this comedic Western adventure filled with quick-witted banter, mistaken identities, and showdowns at high noon, Rob must decide what matters more: living free or fighting for the life and love he left behind.

    paper Coffee Shop Scene Draft 11

    A server working an ordinary morning shift begins to notice something strange; the same scene keeps repeating. A father and son meet for coffee, tension builds, and the father always walks out. Again. And again. Trapped in what appears to be a time loop, the server desperately tries to break free by helping everyone in the coffee shop solve their problems. When that fails, they make a disturbing discovery; this isn’t a time loop at all. They’re a character in a scene, endlessly cycling through the same moments for an unseen audience. When the Writer finally reveals themselves, the server must confront an existential question: what does it mean to exist only within the confines of someone else’s story? And if they can’t escape, can they at least help write a better ending? A meta-theatrical exploration of purpose, agency, and forgiveness, Coffee Shop Scene examines what happens when a background character demands to know why they were created, and discovers that even scripted moments can carry real meaning.

    paper The Myth of Até

    The goddess of mischief and failure, Até, finally gets the chance to prove herself when her father, Zeus, assigns her to reunite legendary warrior Achilles with his lost love Patroclus in the underworld. However, when she succeeds beyond expectations, Zeus reveals the truth: these weren’t tests of worth; they were a banishment in disguise. Faced with her father’s manipulation and her own internalized shame, Até must choose between the conditional love of Olympus and the uncertain freedom of embracing who she truly is. A reimagining of Greek mythology that explores self-worth, toxic relationships, and finding hope in the aftermath of failure.

    paper The Spirit on the Mountain

    When the village’s monthly offerings begin to dwindle, a determined Priestess volunteers for a perilous journey up the sacred mountain to ask the Spirit for help. Luckily, she won’t be making the trek alone. Joined by a cunning Witch seeking fortune, an exiled Huntress hungry for answers about her husband’s death, and an insecure Harlequin desperate for validation, the unlikely quartet must navigate treacherous terrain and their own conflicting beliefs. As a deadly storm closes in and tensions rise, they’re forced to confront a difficult truth: the greatest danger on the mountain may not be what awaits them at the summit, but the doubts and secrets they carry within.
    A heartfelt fantasy adventure about four women who climb a mountain searching for a Spirit, and discover something far more powerful in each other.

    paper The Day Goes On

    When students return from spring break to Mr. Alden’s senior English class, one desk sits empty. Emma, a popular and seemingly perfect student, has taken her own life, and the school administration expects everyone to move forward with test preparation and business as usual. As tensions rise and pretenses fall away, the students find themselves confronting not just their grief, but the uncomfortable questions no one wants to ask: Could this have been prevented? Who’s to blame? And how do you keep living when someone you knew has chosen to stop? As Mr. Alden abandons his lesson plan to let his students truly talk, long-buried feelings surface. Grace struggles to reconcile her faith with suicide. Jacob searches desperately for a way he could have changed things. Luna questions whether anyone would have cared if it had been her instead. Ryan and Mia’s mutual blame erupts into violence before transforming into understanding. Through raw, honest dialogue, each student reveals their own relationship with loss, guilt, and the terrifying uncertainty of moving forward. In the end, they discover that healing doesn’t mean forgetting, and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply show up for each other as the day goes on.

    paper The Good Knight

    When seven-year-old Parker accidentally leaves his beloved teddy bear, Lance, behind at the park, Lance finds himself trapped in the Realm of the Forgotten, a dark world where abandoned toys battle shadow monsters. Determined to reunite with Parker, Lance teams up with Sprocket, a clever red panda bear with a mechanical paw, and Chubs, a lovable warrior with a bucket helmet, to face an impossible quest: defeat the Shadow Liege, the ancient monster who rules the realm. Armed with only his red cape and an unwavering belief that he hasn’t been forgotten, Lance must rally a broken army of warrior teddy bears and prove that hope is the most powerful weapon against darkness. As the final battle approaches, Lance will discover the true meaning of being remembered and make the ultimate sacrifice for those he loves. The Good Knight is an animated adventure about courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bond between a child and their favorite toy.