Category Archives: On Point With

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”

A gorgeous newer edition to New York drag known for performing with fan favorite Asian-centric party ensemble Bubble_T, Felicia Oh is about to turn it out for the premiere of something new. [Cover photo: Michael Isenburg] Thotyssey: Hello Felicia, thanks for chatting! How is Spooky Season treating you so far? Felicia Oh: Hi love! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Felicia Oh”

Get to know the up-and-comer who just won Shequida’s Drag Wars All-Stars V… Lana Del Trey! Thotyssey: Hello Lana, thanks for chatting with us today! So first off, congratulations on winning Drag Wars All Stars V! What was that whole experience like? Lana Del Trey: First off, thank you! The whole experience was a whirlwind!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lana Del Trey”

A teacher by day and newbie drag performer by night, Queen Brendaline returns to her home base Rockbar in a major way this October. Thotyssey: Hello Brendaline, thanks for chatting! I understand you saw a movie tonight… what and how was it? Queen Brendaline: Thanks for asking! I fulfilled my Gay Contract™ and saw Bros,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Queen Brendaline”

Starting drag with a competition win just a year ago, Athena is now ringing out the end of September with two fierce shows this weekend. [Cover photo: Clock & Key Photography] Thotyssey: Hello Athena We’re nearly into the Spooky Season… are you ready with monstrous looks? Athena: Yup! It’s about that time of year… I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Athena”

This talented performer and longtime Gay Men’s Chorus singer only recently entered the realm of post-lockdown drag in NYC, and despite (or possibly because of) being a bit more seasoned than the average baby queen, she’s already won a major competition and placed in a second. We all will soon need more of Sheneeda DicksonContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sheneeda Dickson”

A new arrival to the Brooklyn scene, the Haus of Quench’s Bri Joy is rapidly making his mark as a drag performer to watch, while also becoming an event producer on the rise. [Cover Photo: Carmen Grace DeCristo] Thotyssey: Hello Bro, thanks for chatting today! As we’re already approaching Spooky Season rapidly, how did yourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bri Joy”

The Bionic Bimbo of Brooklyn is repairing herself before a Spooky Season Slay next month… behold the villainous Vidana! [Cover photo: Daniel Roa] Thotyssey: Thanks for talking with is tonight, Vidana! How did your month go? Vidana: September was a wild ride for me. I had to get a surgery where they took out someContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vidana”

A prolific drag performer who arrived in NYC during a pivotal and iconic era of queer nightlife, Eileen Dover continues to be a compelling presence in the scene and on the stage. Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us today, Eileen! So how was your summer? Eileen Dover: Summer was okay. I had surgery on myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eileen Dover”

Perhaps best known from the hit play “Trinkets” a few years back and now with a future stage hit about to premiere, actor and recording artist Antwon LeMonte will soon be known by queer music fans the world over as Baquestar! Thotyssey: Hey Blaquestar! So it’s still kinda balmy out there, but we’re definitely approachingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blaquestar”

Known for dropping digital dance parties care of Lockdown Era’s “Club Quarantine” and for starting the popular collective “Kinsey,” DJ Joopiter’s got gigs upon gigs these upcoming weeks and beyond! [Cover photo: Mike Anthony] Thotyssey: Hey, Joopiter! You’ve been busy this season with live parties, but during lockdown you were a prolific digital DJ thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joopiter”