Parking & Campus Info

Our 14-acre campus is easy to navigate, however, it helps to keep in mind which theatre space is the location of your event. Below are some pointers (and a map) to speed your journey from arrival to parking, to ticket scanning, and on to your seat. Please note that due to current construction on our campus, you may need to alter your usual route.

Free Parking

Olney Theatre Center has a small front lot facing Route 108/Olney-Sandy Spring Road, and a much larger rear lot which is accessed by turning right after entering the driveway from the traffic light. Reserved spaces for those with mobility issues are in the rear lot in two locations - one near the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab and one near the path to the Roberts Mainstage and the Root Family Stage at Omi's Pavilion. For those escorting patrons with mobility issues, there is a drop-off zone on the Route 108/Sandy Spring side of the Roberts Mainstage and Bernard Family Theatre, which can be accessed prior to parking. When several performance venues are in use at the same time, we may ask you to park at our overflow location across the street at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, and take our free shuttle back to campus. (See campus maps below).

Box Office 

The Box Office is located in the Roberts Mainstage Lobby and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, as well as prior to all performances. A Box Office associate is available in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab beginning 1 hour prior to performances in that venue. All events at Olney Theatre are ticketed using Mobile Ticketing -- you can print out your tickets at home or have them scanned off your mobile phone using our app or from your email. Will Call is no longer available except in rare cases. Those providing a valid email address will receive an email confirmation of their order and a separate email with PDFs of their mobile tickets. Please add tickets@olneytheatre.org to your contacts list to ensure delivery.

Theatres

There are three indoor theatres and one outdoor performance space on campus. Please consult your ticket or reservation to see which space is hosting your performance. In general, theatre doors open for seating 1/2 hour prior to the announced curtain time. Late seating is always at the discretion of the House Manager.

• Roberts Mainstage - Our 429-seat theatre is furthest to the left when facing the campus from Route 108. Please check whether your tickets are in the orchestra or the mezzanine. Enter the Roberts Mainstage either via the Omi Pavilion from the rear parking lot or from the entrance facing Route 108. The Roberts Mainstage is also the location of our Box Office.
   
• 1938 Original Theatre - The original 1938 summer stock theatre, complete with peach basket lighting fixtures. This space is currently being renovated and will reopen as the Bernard Family Theatre in 2026.
   
• Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab - Our flexible-seating black box theatre is on the eastern edge of campus, to the far right when facing from Route 108. From the front lot, you can take the paths on either side of the Crawford House to reach the theatre entrance. From the rear lot, enter by the path next to the Scene Shop.
   
• Root Family Stage at Omi's Pavilion - Our outdoor theatre behind the Roberts Mainstage and Omi's Pavilion. This space is easily accessed from the western end (furthest from the entrance) of the rear parking lot. Performances take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather. However, if there is an expectation of prolonged foul weather, and/or lightning, then for the safety of our audiences and performers, events may be moved inside. In the event of a venue change, we will put a notice on the website and post signage when you arrive directing you to the indoor venue. Refunds will not be provided because of weather or a change of venue.

The possession or consumption of outside alcoholic beverages in or near any of our theatres is strictly prohibited.

Other Spaces

• The Cafritz Lobby - in the entrance area to the Bernard Family Theatre.
• Crawford House - The farmhouse that faces Route 108 is the location of Olney Theatre's administrative and production offices as well as housing for artists and apprentices.
• William H. Graham Sr. Actors' Hall - On the second floor of the Roberts Mainstage building, this space is used for rehearsals, auditions, and receptions.
• The Room - Located in the Roberts Mainstage lobby, this space serves as our Box Office.

Program Books

• Program books are available for purchase either at the theatre or in advance for $2.
• Season Members and Donors can receive a free program by displaying their member ticket or donor card at their performance.
• Students K-12 can receive a free program by reserving in-advance or at the theatre.
• An online version of our program is available via the show page or by scanning the QR code in the theatre lobby.