Category Archives: On Point With

The newly-GLAM nominated DJ of shows and dance parties has had a long career on both sides of the Hudson, and has many skills and creative enterprises outside the DJ booth as well. Taste the rainbow of Skittlez! Thotyssey: Hello DJ Skittlez, thanks for chatting today! First off, congrats on your GLAM nomination! DJ Skittlez:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Skittlez”

A Provincetown institution is coming to an iconic NYC venue for one night only: diva impersonator extraordinaire, Thirsty Burlington! Thotyssey: Hi Thirsty, thanks for chatting with us! How was your Halloween… and what did you go as? Thirsty Burlington: Hi there, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My Halloween was great; it’s always been myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Thirsty Burlington”

Beginning as a drag performer, this fierce and fearless star of NYC’s burlesque scene has just nabbed a major award nomination. Let’s go down the rabbit hole with The Burlesque Cult Classic, Jack Rabbit Slims! Thotyssey: Hello JRS, thanks for chatting with us today! First off, congrats on your recently announced Best Burlesque GLAM nomination!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jack Rabbit Slims”

One of drag’s most far-traveling queens, Greek goddess Phaedra Phaded is descending onto the Jersey Shore this week! [Cover photo: John Gram] Thotyssey: Hello Phaedra, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you so far? Phaedra Phaded: November, just like October, has been busy as can be! I’m here, there and everywhere,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Phaedra Phaded”

Here’s a newer queen on the scene who’s so bad it’s good… Slut Pop Princess Avery Badgirl! Thotyssey: Hiya Avery, thanks for chatting with us today! Are you having a Bad Girl Autumn so far? Avery Badgirl: I am! I’ve been working on some exciting drag stuff and my day job has been pretty light,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Avery Badgirl”

You know you’re in for something new with this emerging queer recording artist when his recent song titles include “Don’t Listen to This Song” and “i hate the weekend!” Hear it all for yourself in a live show coming up, care of the good time drama queen Bentley Robles! Thotyssey: Hello Bentley, thanks for chattingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bentley Robles”

From Virginia to Purchase to Brooklyn, queen Lindsay Blowhan’s unique brand of drag makes quite an impression wherever she goes. And now that she’s taking part in one of New York’s most demanding and dynamic drag competitions, be prepared to get blown away! [Cover photo: AJ Jordan] Thotyssey: Hello Lindsay, thanks for chatting with us!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lindsay Blowhan”

Polish the Queen’s latest cycle winner has got a new weekly experience to share with you, care of Playhouse, Phil Chanel & Thotyssey NYC… get ready for A’Nylah “The Doll” Va’ton Bonét Andrews to be one of your favorite Playthingz! Thotyssey: Hello A’Nylah, thanks for chatting today! How are you enjoying this unseasonably delightful weather?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: A’Nylah The Doll”

A longtime NYC nightlifer who’s assumed many roles in the scene over the years, blonde bombshell Brik Olson is currently crushing it in the DJ booths of venues across the city! Thotyssey: Hello Brik, thanks for chatting with us today! So how was your Halloween? Brik Olson: My Halloween was phenomenal–many fun DJ gigs, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brik Olson”

Serving masc, femme, everything in between and beyond with their stage looks, Charlie Wo is strongly repping the new wave of New York drag. [Cover photo: @thedragcrawl] Thotyssey: Hi Charlie! Thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Halloween? Charlie Wo: Hey hey! My Halloween was fun… got enough candy to last me untilContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Charlie Wo”

Known for incorporating dance and androgynous beauty into their onstage persona, actor / dancer / drag performing artist ( / model?) Paris Alexander is the co-creator of “Sylvester,” and gearing up for that show’s sexy-spooky-dramatic Halloween edition this weekend! [Cover photo: MTHR TRSA] Thotyssey: Paris, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Are you satisfiedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paris Alexander”

A true icon of New York City’s DJ booths who kept us wet at Splash and hot on Fire Island, Max Rodriguez is currently turning the party in two of Manhattan’s most important venues… and today, he is Thotyssey’s one thousandth On Point Interviewee! Thotyssey: Hello Max, thanks for chatting with us today! So, HalloweenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Max Rodriguez”

This veteran goodtime drag gal is serving spooky season shows upon shows in Queens and Long Island this month. Show us the way, Jadé! Thotyssey: Hello Jadé, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Spooky October treating you so far? Jadé: My October has been super busy! No doubt! You just got to meetContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jadé”

Known for turning parties with the iconic Dragon Sisters, DJ Samuella’s also smashing dance floors across town all by herself! Thotyssey: Hello Samuella, thanks for chatting with us today! First off, I see it’s a birthday week for you.. happy birthday! DJ Samuella: Hello, hello! Yes, my birthday week just passed. How are you celebrating?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Samuella”

Debuting in a college pageant with what sounds like the greatest stage prop ever, this young queen is now living out the classic story of “Oklahoma Girl Makes It In NYC: Drag Edition.” And this spooky season, the fantastic Plasma has got your vintage vixen brunches! [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Plasma, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Plasma”

Despite being a very young queen, the fierce Lori Lu came out swinging when she challenged her beloved home country’s rigid stance on queer identity and drag. But nowadays, you can find her tearing up NYC with fantastic looks and performances. Thotyssey: Hello Lori! The Spooky Season is upon us… do you have monstrous looksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lori Lu”

CrossFit hero by day, newbie DJ God by night, and a Give-You-Life Coach 24-7… it’s rising nightlife star Coach Chris! Thotyssey: Hello Chris, thanks for chatting! So we’re in the Spooky Season now… do you like this time of year? Coach Chris: I do! My “boyfriend sweater” collection is extensive (not ex-boyfriend’s sweaters, but sweatersContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Coach Chris”

Already a gifted artist and animator, Silly Brown (whose namesake was inspired by a racist lady from their childhood) would go on to co-found the creatively oddball drag coven of the moment, the Haus of Quench! Thotyssey: Hello Silly, thanks for chatting with us today! How is October treating you so far? Silly Brown: Hey,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Silly Brown”

Spoopy Seductress on the rise Anya Back is a true Halloween queen on the rise! Update: as of 2024, this performer is now known as Insomnia. Thotyssey: Happy October, Anya! I take from your Instagram that the Spooky Season is your Tea. Anya Back: Ooh, for sure! Halloween is definitely up my alley! I loveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anya Back”

One of the City’s queer geek population’s most noteworthy dungeon masters, producer, game leader and drag husband Shane Cherry keeps the kids coming back to the playpen week after week. And this Tuesday marks an important anniversary for both Shane AND Thotyssey! [Cover photo: Fwee Carter] Thotyssey: Hey Shane, long time no see! So didContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shane Cherry”