Historic Virginia City Players Can't Reach an Agreement with the State on a New Lease, Closes up Shop
Two historic Virginia City businesses closed after a 15% state lease increase; one family plans a touring theater company while others pursue legal action.
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Historic Virginia City theater closes over lease dispute with state
Two historic Virginia City businesses have closed their doors after failing to reach agreements with the state over significant lease increases for operating in state-owned historic properties.Bill Koch, who has operated theater productions in Virginia City's historic opera house for the past 14 seasons, announced the closure on Jan. 11th after negotiations with the State of Montana failed. Koch's connection to Virginia City's arts scene began w…
Historic Virginia City Players can't reach an agreement with the state on a new lease, closes up shop
Two historic Virginia City businesses have closed their doors after failing to reach agreements with the state over significant lease increases for operating in state-owned historic properties.Bill Koch, who has operated theater productions in Virginia City's historic opera house for the past 14 seasons, announced the closure on Jan. 11th after negotiations with the State of Montana failed. Koch's connection to Virginia City's arts scene began w…
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