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(612) 332-7481
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Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Address
710 Raymond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55114
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Address

Theater & Office: 

710 Raymond Ave 
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Our public entrance is on Myrtle Ave. Please enter the lobby through the large glass atrium.


Mailing address: 

PO Box 14115
Saint Paul, MN 55114

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Hours

You can reach our staff via email or the contact form above Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Parking

There are a few parking spaces, including accessible spaces, located in front of the building on Myrtle Avenue.

Playwrights’ Center visitors can use the paid parking lot located across the street on the northeast corner of Raymond & Myrtle.

NOTE: There is a second lot directly across from our main entrance that is private, and cannot be used by visitors of Playwrights’ Center. Please pay close attention to parking signage.

Street parking is also available on Myrtle Ave, Raymond Ave, and other adjacent streets.

If you prefer cycling, there are plenty of places to lock your bike.

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Getting here

By car

From I-35W South/MN-280 South:

Take the exit toward Territorial Rd/University Ave. Turn left onto W Territorial Rd. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Drive south past University Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.

From I-94 East:

Use the left lane to take exit 236 for MN-280. Take the exit toward University Ave. Merge on to Cromwell Ave and take the first right onto Franklin Ave. Turn right on University Ave. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.

From I-94 West:

Take exit 236 toward MN-280/University Ave. Take the exit toward University Ave. Merge on to Cromwell Ave and take the first right onto Franklin Ave. Turn right on University Ave. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.

Public Transit

Playwrights’ Center is easily accessible by light rail and bus.

Light Rail Green Line

  • Nearest Station: Raymond Ave Station

Bus Route 63

Nearest Stops:

  • Westbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
  • Eastbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave

Bus Route 67

Nearest Stops:

  • Westbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
  • Eastbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave

Bus Route 87

Nearest Stops:

  • Northbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
  • Southbound: University Ave & Carleton St
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Planning your visit

All seating for our public season readings and events is general admission. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes ahead of time to check in and find your seat. Walkups are welcome, but we cannot guarantee there will be available seating without a reservation.

Any questions regarding making a reservation for public season events can be emailed to rsvp@pwcenter.org.

Food & drink nearby:

Caffe Biaggio

Dual Citizen

Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand

Hey Bear!

Key’s Cafe

Khue’s Kitchen (MidCity Kitchen)

Roundtable Coffee Works

Spicy Feta

Workhorse Coffee Bar

Playwrights’ Center is located in the Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ), home to hundreds of creative businesses, shops and restaurants. You can find a full list of food & drink in the area on their website.