About Play-by-Play Theatre


​Now observing its 8th season, Play-by-Play Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the first professional regional theatre company in Green Bay. With a vision of mounting plays and musicals (with an emphasis on small cast shows) in which performers and crew can work along side professionals, Play-by-Play is based on an ensemble approach to theatre -- a highly personal and cooperative method. Play-by-Play is excited to be part of the growing cultural landscape of Green Bay by bringing professional theatre to Northeast Wisconsin, contributing to its future vitality, and by helping to explore the potential of this community.

Since 2019, Play-by-Play Theatre has presented free or low cost Shakespeare in the Park productions.

Our Story

Our Mission

In the summer of 2012, six friends were inspired by a passionate dream of transforming theatre in their community.  Together they formed Play-by-Play Theatre, dedicated to presenting productions that will entertain as well as touch the heart, reaching out to the abundance of talent in this region step by step, play by play.

(Check out our very first interview about the company here)

The mission of Play-by-Play Theatre is to bring the tradition of professional theatre to Northeast Wisconsin and contribute to its future vitality. To present high quality theatre that continually reaches new levels of artistic excellence and leave a lasting impact on Northeast Wisconsin audiences. To engage talented local artists in presenting theatrical works of the highest caliber. To produce shows from a position of financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
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Mary Ehlinger (Artistic Director) and Mark Silverberg (Managing Director) on the set of "Swingtime Canteen" (2014)
 Picture​Cast and Crew of "The Last Five Years"​ (2016)