LEAP 48-Hour Play Festival

When
Apr. 17–19, 2026
Every Friday, Times vary
Where
4107 SE Harrison St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

48 hours, six playwrights, one unforgettable night! PDX Playwrights presents LEAP (Ludicrously Expedited Acts of Playwriting), Portland’s premier instant play festival. On Friday night, you provide prompts for six local playwrights who are randomly assigned actors and given exactly 48 hours to write, direct, and fully stage a short play for the following Sunday night. 

Inspire a completely improvised theatrical showcase, then return to see how the dramatists bring your suggestions to life while pushing their skills to the limit. Your ticket includes both Friday’s prompt show and Sunday’s final performance. 

Upcoming Dates & Times

Friday, Apr. 17
9 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 19
8 p.m.