Frank Paiva (he/they) writes comedy with heart. Born and raised in Seattle, they are a Nickelodeon Writing Program alum and a GLAAD List writer. They were a staff writer on Season 1 of the Emmy Award-nominated Wylde Pak and a member of the Geffen Playhouse Writers’ Room.
Frank spent 15 years living in New York as a theatre artist, entertainment reporter, and tour guide. They are particularly interested in LGBTQ+ stories and increasing opportunities for performers of size.
Now based in Los Angeles, Frank was a finalist for the ATX TV Festival’s Pitch Competition and a member of the IAMA Theatre’s Emerging Playwrights Lab. They have been to all six Disneylands around the world and will always say yes to dim sum, Korean spas, and tipping a drag queen.
recent news:
September 2026:
Workshopped my new play The Last Two Fat People in America at the Geffen Playhouse culminating in a staged reading directed by the fabulous H. Adam Harris.
August 2026:
Geffen Writers’ Room ends. :(
Survived the Winchester Mystery House.
July 2026:
Saw Hilary Duff.
Completed three major writing projects.
