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Both points have merit. First, in an explosive new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Casa Bonita “Diver Lead” Bethel Lindsley said it was safety concerns that sparked her team’s interest in unionizing.

Employees said they are organizing with two unions that represent performers and crew members across the country.

They're pushing for improved safety, pay and communication, joining a broader trend of unionization efforts in Denver.

The Chippendales Dancers are seeking to unionize with Actors’ Equity Association, which has been expanding the union’s representation of 51,000 professional actors and stage managers on Broadway and in live theater.

The Chippendales dancers have joined forces with the Actors’ Equity Association, marking a significant move towards unionization in the entertainment industry. Learn more about the move to unionize.

Joshua Emerson, an actor who plays the gorilla at Casa Bonita, said there have been numerous incidents involving guests who interact inappropriately with entertainers. In one example, Emerson said a patron grabbed a lime from behind a bar and threw it at the face of his colleague who was in the gorilla suit that night.

Entertainers and crew members at the Casa Bonita theme restaurant, owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are looking to unionize with Actors’ Equity and IATSE.