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Formal Statement from the Cast of Julia’s on Broadway and Le Faux Productions

Urgent Message from the Queens of Julia’s to the performance community and it’s patrons.

We would like to bring to your attention the following information which is being presented by the current primary cast of Le Faux and is in relation to ownership of Julia’s.

Upon being asked how we would like to handle tips moving forward, as restrictions on cash-tips have been removed, we requested to return to our format prior to the pandemic. Upon further discussion, it was brought to light that our tips were being divided amongst performers as well as support staff, including lighting/sound tech, dressers & stage managers. While not a problem at face value, this was never agreed upon by the cast, which caused concern.

Our questions about this were then met with divisive & hostile responses. We were made to feel selfish for even inquiring about the tip-out situation. Unfortunately, this type of incident has been a pattern within the culture of Julia’s for years, and the cast has finally had enough.

As Drag Entertainers, with experience ranging from 3 months-10 years at Julia’s on Broadway, we have been consistently under appreciated, under promoted, overly controlled and under paid.

United, we decided to take action and construct a formal list of requests, which we have shared on our social platforms.

Our intentions were to create an atmosphere of appreciation, respect & professional integrity. We work extremely hard, love what we do and it shows with how great our productions are.

Our requests were immediately denied. Upon asking to negotiate different terms, and in a timely manner due to unwillingness to even discuss our letter of requests, we were then fired on the spot.

We ask that our fellow performers, including kings, queens, burlesque, dancers & live singers, join us in solidarity and not accept bookings at Julia’s on Broadway or Le Faux Productions. We deserve to be well compensated and can no longer accept that establishments “do not make enough money” to pay their performers.

It is with a heavy heart that we, as a cast together, announce our involuntary departure from Julia’s on Broadway and Le Faux Productions.

**The money being raised raised will go directly towards the queens who were terminated, and will be divided evenly. Half of the cast were either full-time queens (all 4-shows per weekend), or obtained a residency with the intention for full-time. We thank each and every one of you for your support and love. We are extremely grateful!

We love you Seattle and we will continue to pursue our value with honesty, respect & fairness.

Thank you,

The Dolls