It is held every summer at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California.
Within the American theatre there is an ongoing need for playwrights to have the opportunity to develop new work with the support of a community of artists.
The goal of PPF is to provide a gathering place for writers and theatre leaders to meet informally, sharing ideas and interests as new projects emerge.
The Festival includes public play readings that showcase new works by established and emerging writers, as well as two world premiere productions.
2021 Note: The 2021 Festival was offered exclusively in digital format, with high-quality video production, professionally filmed with a multi-camera setup.