The theater itself doesn’t really rate 4 stars—it is old, with makeshift dressing rooms curtained off to the side of the audience, and the power seems to go out a lot. But the stars are for the atmosphere here on the grounds of the Spring Grove Hospital Center. It’s a mental health facility that is still mostly operational but with many historic and beautiful abandoned stone buildings, including one adjacent to the theater.

Its just a big hall - how could I rate it 5 stars?! The Heritage Players deserve each star, shining brightly. Its a quirky location, yes, and folding chairs dont seem the best for theatre, but none of that matters when the curtain goes up. This is talent. Youll find drama, music, heart, and fun. Worth every penny for admission. Small snacks available for donation on site; ample free parking. You wont regret this trip onto a Catonsville hospital campus, and youll be dragging friends back for the next show.

I work across the street. Its a neat old building.

Be sure to ask Google Maps for Thomas-Rice Auditorium and not the street address or youll never find it. Even so there were several false turns in the Google maps directions. The wheelchair ramp is always useless. Architectural historians will enjoy the dilapidated example of whatever it is. It functioned well enough for the purpose. Come early to find it. As for the Cafe across the street if asking for directions. Everybody knows where that is.

Testing went well

Old auditorium in a decommissioned State Hospital. Basic utilities being maintained, but dont expect anything fancy.

I saw Honeymoon in Vegas there and it was amazing 10/10 would recommend. Even taking away the fact that my friends were in it, the acting was amazing and it was hilarious. If you are looking for a show to see at the moment, I would definetly recommend it.

A little hard to find oh, what a nice small then venue for performances

Is VERY warm. Dress appropriately.

Neat old auditorium

I love this theater. It has great architecture and it is a great community theater

Rice Auditorium is a great historic meeting and event venue. It is located on the grounds of the Spring Grove Hospital Center.

Its a great place to do raids lol

Fun venue, but the drive in can be confusing and is sometimes rough, very hilly/bumpy.

Good show heritage players

Looks cool

Nice place

Excellent space for Heritage Players but temperature can be a bit temperamental.

Awesome

Took training here.