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Villa Theatre to reopen in October, future depends on community support

The Villa Theatre will reopen under Phase 3 guidelines on Friday, October 2nd, with a tentative showing of "Wonder Woman 1984", announces manager Angel Kent.

Due to the pandemic, masks will be required if there are four or more active cases in Phillips County. Social distancing is required. Hand sanitizer will be readily available upon entry, and masks are also available upon request.

To follow all social distancing guidelines, there will some changes at the concession stand.

Only eight candy flavors will be available, and popcorn will be prepared and bagged in three sizes, (small, medium, and extra-large) before the door opens. The Kid's Package will also be offered.

If there are more than six people in the lobby, the Villa staff asks that only member of your group order and pay while everyone else gets seated. Many seats and rows will remain closed at this time.

Showings will also be limited to the following: Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and two Sunday showings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

"COVID-19 has very negatively affected the Villa Theatre and this will be extremely hard to come back from. Although the unpredictable availability of movies is frustrating, we desperately need people in the seats in order to open and remain open", explains Kent. "This is really the last chance for the Villa and its future depends on you all. We brought the Villa Theatre back and invested a lot into the community, but the timing was just awful.

Just like every business, we have a number that we have to make each show. We need at least 15 people to come to each show just to break even. But if people aren't coming through the doors, we will end up having to lock them. No one wants to see Malta with this beautiful new marquee on an abandoned building"

The hours of operation are Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. If you need to reach management, please send an email to [email protected] or call 406-344-3276.

 

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