A BRIEF HISTORY
1972 - PRESENT
The Hoff Theater, located on the University of Maryland campus, opened its doors in 1972 as part of the Stamp Student Union new renovation. In 1975, the theater was named after William Hoff, who had served as manager of the Stamp Student Union, and boasted a seating capacity of 713. The theater was an on-campus hangout for students interested in seeing first and second-run films. In the late 1990s, the theater was moved to a temporary location in the Bio-Psych Building while the Stamp Student Union underwent a major expansion and renovation project. In the fall of 2002 the Theater once again opened its doors in the Stamp Student Union. This newly renovated theater now features a concession stand, Dolby Digital surround sound, and many other amenities found in most modern movie theatres. The new Hoff Theater yields a seating capacity of 550.
Examples of past Hoff Theater programs include: "The Vision of Jim Henson," which included a retrospective of the works of Jim and Jane Henson and ran from February � March 1997. In March 2006, the Hoff Theater held the premier screening of "Keeping the Promise: the Rise of University of Maryland," a documentary featuring the 150-year history of the University. The Hoff has also been host to a number of co-sponsored guest speaker events such as, "An Evening with John Waters: Shock Values," (April 1995), "SEE Presents�Mo Rocca" (September 2003), and "An Evening with Anthony Rapp from RENT" (April 2006).
TICKET PRICES
- Patrons with UMD ID
- $5.00 General
- $4.00 Matinee (before 6:00pm) and Midnight shows
- Patrons without UMD ID
- $7.00 General
- $5.00 Matinee (before 6:00pm) and Midnight shows
VISITING THE HOFF
The Hoff Theater is housed in the Stamp Student Union located on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park.
Driving Directions
Adele Stamp Student Union building is on the right of the intersection between Campus Drive and Union Lane.
Parking
The Union Lane Garage is the closest visitor parking lot. Another parking option is the Stadium Drive Garage. Lot 1 and Z require a parking permit between 7:00am and 4:00pm on weekdays. Visitors are welcomed to park in these parking lots at all other times.
We Invite You to Take a Seat...the Hoff Theater Seat Naming Program
Want to leave your son or daughter a legacy at the University of Maryland? We encourage you to consider a new program that allows you to purchase a seat in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union's Hoff Theater and have your child's name engraved on the back. The program is called "We Invite You to Take a Seat" and this is the first year we are offering this opportunity. The Hoff Theater seat naming program offers the unique chance for audience members to become an actual part of the theater by having your individual, business or organizational name engraved on a nameplate on the seat armrest of your choice (subject to availability), for a tax-deductible contribution. Donations may be paid in installments over a two year period.
