History
Play by Play opened on Selby Avenue in November 2009. In February 2010, our landlord sold the building and the bookstore went on hiatus, though it did make brief appearances at Playwrights' Center, Saint Paul Art Crawl, and Storefront-in-a-Box, where we created Theateropolis, a weeklong celebration of Twin Cities Theatre. Play by Play is thrilled to be reopening in Lowertown Saint Paul, in the Northern Warehouse, at 308 Prince Street. Stop by Suite 234 and take a look around! Free coffee and wi-fi, plus a great assortment of new and used books, local art, gifts and special events are all in the works.
Specialties
The mission of Play by Play Theatre Bookstore is to build the theatre community in the Twin Cities, and provide a vital gathering place for artists and residents alike. Play by Play is a specialty retailer, offering a wide variety of new & used theatre and performing arts-related books, gifts and services to the Twin Cities' performing arts community and the general public. Services include workshops, new play development opportunities, meeting space, and more.