(DENVER, COLORADO) - Entertainers and Crew Members employed at the Casa Bonita immersive restaurant, owned by South Park Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are seeking to Unionize with Actors’ Equity and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). 

The restaurant, based in Lakewood, Colorado - a suburb of Denver, recently reopened after being bought out of bankruptcy by Parker and Stone.  It features Cliff Divers, Actors, Puppeteers, Magicians and more as part of the dining experience, supported by Crew Members. 

The Bargaining Unit includes around 60 Performers, divided into Wet and Dry Entertainers, and about 20 Crew Members, who are looking for representation with IATSE. 

Thes Workers are looking to Unionize due to a range of concerns, starting with safety at work, and including insufficient training, as well as fair pay, greater benefits and better communication between Workers and management.

The Workers asked for, but did not receive, voluntary recognition, and are now filing with the National Labor Relations Board for an election.

Casa Bonita first opened in 1974 and has been known for its size, with 52,000 square feet and seating for more than 1,000 people, as well as its decor and attractions, including the pink exterior and a 30-foot waterfall with Cliff Divers and live entertainment inside.

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