blueprint
series A
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As it is on Earth
The village was small, and now it's even smaller; only four houses still standing and a street. There is no one around. Nobody to say "hi" to, no one to whine about the heat to. The earthquake didn't even spare the sound of breathing. The story of two souls trying to mend a wound in a torn town.
Pier Lorenzo Pisano
FILMMAKER
Pier Lorenzo Pisano is an award-winning writer and director, working across theatre and film. He graduated in directing from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, Italy’s National Film School. His debut short film "Così in terra" premiered in competition at the 71st Cannes Film Festival and was selected in more than 50 international festivals. His second short film, "Antiorario", was produced and premiered at the 72nd Locarno Film Festival. In theatre, he has been a playwright in residency at the New York Theater Workshop and the Royal Court Theatre, and an associate artist at Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
His plays have been translated into 15 languages and staged worldwide at major theatres and festivals, including the Festival d’Avignon and FIBA (Buenos Aires). He is currently Junior Artistic Director of Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale.
Mr. Whiskers
What happened to Mr. Whiskers?
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James C. Ferguson
PLAYWRIGHT
Born in Rhode Island, James returned to New England after working in Los Angeles for a good number of years on numerous television and film projects. Currently, he spends much of his creative energy writing plays, which have been produced throughout the United States and internationally. (If you’re curious about such things, many of his works can be found on The New Play Exchange [NPX], where the reader can leave comments on the pieces they enjoy.
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Edi Tingle
DIRECTOR
Edi Tingle is a cartoon character dropped into the 3D world dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a person. They are an internationally trained artist and performer who is so excited to bring this piece to life.
The Apple
Four strangers and an apple appear in a dark void. Why are they there? And what kind of apple is that?
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Matthew Pope
PLAYWRIGHT
Matthew is an amateur playwright with (now) two produced shows! He resides in the Pacific Northwest soon to be with his pet snake, performing, stage managing, and writing his days away. He is excited to be a part of Blueprint and for everyone to experience his show! He has too many people to thank for this opportunity than can fit but wants to extend a special thank you to the audience for living his story.
The Last Shine
A chance encounter on the Staten Island Ferry brings together an aging shoeshiner and a frantic young professional racing toward an interview he may not even want. As polish meets worn sneakers, time slows just long enough for both men to confront regret, dignity, and the cost of always running. The Last Shine is a sharp, funny, and quietly powerful meditation on what it means to pause before life passes you by.
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Brian S Brijbag, Esq.
PLAYWRIGHT
Brian S. Brijbag, Esq., is a Florida-based playwright, author, and attorney whose work blends sharp wit with emotional depth. His plays have been produced and honored at festivals across the world, including recent award-winning productions. A recipient of The Verna Safran Prize and multiple Broadway World Tampa awards, Brian’s writing explores time, identity, and human connection with humor and heart. He is also the founder of the Brijbag Family Foundation and the author of several books spanning fiction, poetry, and legal commentary.
Instagram: @brianbrijbag, Facebook: Brian Brijbag, TikTok: @brianbrijbag, Youtube: @BrianBrijbag
The Senior Discount
When an angry and depressed shopper is offered a senior discount, the result is very unexpected.
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Lou Clyde
PLAYWRIGHT
Lou Clyde is a playwright living in South Carolina. Her award-winning comedy Pouf! was staged in New York City as part of the 2021 She NYC Arts New Play Festival and is published by Concord Theatricals. Lou is the Playwright in Residence at Chapin Theatre Company. She loves comedy and her humor has been influenced by the works of Erma Bombeck, David Sedaris, and Tina Fey. She is obsessed with Schitt's Creek (and is mourning the death of Catherine O'Hara). Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Lou is card-holding member of Bills Mafia. @lou_clyde_playwright
Meet the Directors
Jonna Leanne >> Festival Director
Jonna Leanne is the Artistic Director and creator of blueprint. After returning to Atlanta six years ago, she immersed herself in professional TV/Film acting and began her improv journey. She fell in love with the festival world while volunteering at the Toronto International Film Festival and has a deep connection to Windmill Arts, where she stage-managed Closer the Play and worked with Sam. It was fate when she brought the idea of a shorts festival to engage local directors and actors to Sam 3 years later. Together, they read over 360 play and film submissions and made the impossible decision of choosing 12 for the first festival. It truly is a dream to watch blueprint come to life, and we can't wait to see it grow in the future.
Jonna is a graduate of the Second City Training Center’s Toronto Conservatory Program and holds a Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Professional Counseling from the University of West Georgia. With a passion for production management, problem-solving, and creating memorable experiences, she thrives on bringing ideas to life — whether through festivals, film, or travel.
Sam R Ross >> Windmill Arts Production, Executive Director
A member of both Actors' Equity Association and Screen Actor's Guild, Sam has over fifty years of experience in theatre including Off Broadway, Regional Theaters and other professional theaters from New York to Los Angeles. Sam has been seen in over 110 productions including many world and regional premieres. Sam has also appeared in over a dozen film and TV shows. As a playwright his adaptations and co-adaptations with VanguardRep have been seen across the country. Sam is also an award-winning director and lighting designer of over .
As an artistic director, Sam has been integral in the foundation of multiple successful companies including Down Right Theatre in Atlanta, GA, Kudzu Productions and Vanguard Repertory Company - both in Los Angeles, CA. He is the founder and Executive Director of Windmill Arts.
Sam has a B.S. from the college of Charleston and an M.P.A. from Georgia State University and has done graduate work in acting at the prestigious Trinity Repertory Conservatory in Rhode Island.
photo by Emily Lambert Photography