Franks maintains that he first fell in love with theatre at age six, when his parents took him along to see a production of The Tempest. The following year, his parents were going to a production of Hamlet,  and Franks insisted on going with them; at age seven, he was hooked for life.
Franks asserts that he first developed a passion for theatre at age six, when his parents took him to see a performance of The Tempest. The following year, his parents were planning to attend a production of Hamlet, and Franks insisted on accompanying them; by the age of seven, he was completely captivated by the art form.