FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
If you will be attending an event at the theatre, and are in need of a hearing assisted device, please consider letting us know ahead of time. E-mail our Technical Director, Bill Marks @ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Thank you very much.

HVAC CONCERNS
While we understand that temperatures in the theatre can fluctuate, unfortunately the energy levels are preset, as is the system itself. We do not have the ability to change the temperature setting. If your group has arranged for air conditioning or heating, it utilizes preset temperatures, set by HCPSS. There are various factors which influence what it feels like inside the theatre, including: the size of the audience, stage lighting, the height and size of the theatre, and the temperature outside. Therefore, we would strongly recommend layering, whether you are a performer or a guest. If you're on the stage, it can get quite warm, depending upon the lighting. If you're in the audience, depending upon the factors above, and whether your group has rented the space for four hours or twelve, you may want to have the option of adding or removing layers.
While we certainly understand that this can be frustrating, we hope this information helps ensure you have the best possible experience, whether performing or enjoying a show.

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Dazzling entertainment graces the stage of The Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts in Columbia, Maryland. The intimate and comfortable 747-seat theatre is “friendly” to performers and audiences alike.

The 12,500-square-foot performance space is also ideal for community meetings, sales rallies, exhibitions, and business training sessions. The theatre has a total of 547 seats downstairs, 543 seats and 4 handicapped accessible and 200 seats upstairs, 196 seats and 4 handicapped accessible. (Seating chart)

The Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts is accepting rental reservation requests. Please call This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at (410) 997-1317, Fax (410) 313-6972.