Category Archives: On Point With

Queer New York nightlife’s most prolific and trusted event photographer, GLAM nominee Jeff Eason has seen it all… and thanks to his quick draw with a camera, so have we! Thotyssey: Hello Jeff, thanks for being my first On Point of 2022! How was your New Years weekend? Jeff Eason: Hello and Happy New Year!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jeff Eason”

Marketing guru, motivational speaker, author, talent manager, activist, drag superfan, Pennsylvania native and former Texan Jackie Huba has had a busy and storied career even long before she became a New Yorker this year. Nowadays she’s managing some of nightlife’s biggest names, registering queer voters, and co-producing this coming January’s GLAM Awards show… and hereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jackie Huba”

When New York nightlife star Bob the Drag Queen (née Kitten Withawhip… that name change was controversial at the time!) didn’t show up for her Boots & Saddle Drag Lounge gig one 2016 weeknight, word spread like wildfire that she was cast on the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Even though everybody in theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bob the Drag Queen”

This lovely Stonewall staffer, Bar Babe’s fiancé and a very new addition to NYC drag is already a GLAM nominee this year. Let’s all heed the distress call of Gunner Strietzel, aka Damsel! Thotyssey: Hello Damsel! How are you doing through these crazy times? Damsel: I am doing well, all things considered! I am aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damsel”

The color and mystery of New York nightlife draw many talented photographers to capture the scene, but here’s one of that world’s only true videographers–with a footage archive over a hundred thousand fold. Dr. David Howe has a busy life–now even busier, thanks to very recent family additions–but as GLAM nominated IG star Captain Wonder,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Captain Wonder”

One of a few recent transplants from Boston drag, the queen known as Civilization has already made her mark in NYC… and has her first GLAM nomination to boot! [Cover photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Hello Civilization, Happy holiday season! Are you watching stupid Christmas things on TV every day, or is that not your thing?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Civilization”

Already developing a reputation for wowing audiences and peers alike with crowd-pleasing onstage antics in competition shows and guest spots, the musical theater-trained drag performer and trans activist Angel Au is someone we should all be watching in the New Year! Thotyssey: Hello Angel, happy holiday season! It just snowed for 45 seconds, did youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angel Au”

This fringe Brooklyn drag performer got their first inspiration from an unlikely source, and has kept us guessing and gagging ever since. Thotyssey brings you Filthy June, In Living Color! Thotyssey: Hiya June, happy holiday season! Are you going to stay in town these next several weeks, or will you be traveling anywhere?Filthy June: Hi!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Filthy June”

A traveling artist and a gorgeous new addition to New York drag, the queen known as Privilege is a first time Glam Award nominee this year… or rather, that honor goes to their alter ego, photographer Bryan Clavel! Thotyssey: Hello Privilege! I saw you in the audience last night for the Polish the Queen competitionContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Privilege”

This delightful staple of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise is well-known as a two time competitor, Miss Congeniality winner and all-in-all a fan favorite. But long before TV drag, the Puerto Rican-Texan star was a singer. And this season of her fifteenth year of drag, she gifts us with a super-charming new holiday anthem. Let’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cynthia Lee Fontaine”

One of New York’s most respected and recognizable burlesque and drag stars has just received her fourth GLAM nomination, and is about to star in a hybrid of two fan favorite shows. We’re all needy for Seedy Edie! Thotyssey: Hello Edie, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you so far? SeedyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seedy Edie”

Easy on both the eyes and the ears, this Nashville-born musician became well-known here in Queer Bar NYC as a pianist. Over time, he also received success and acclaim as a musical theater writer, and a songwriting collaborator with one of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” most famous alums. Now he’s got an exciting new album ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brandon James Gwinn”

This multi-talented, “very Jewish, very political,” very funny queen has been a star of the competition circuit for a minute now… but she’s about to improv her way onto one of NYC bar drag’s best stages. It’s time for all of us to worship Hanukah Lewinsky! [Cover photo: Cody Rasmussen] Thotyssey: Hello Hanukah, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hanukah Lewinsky”

The founder of new kiki brand Club Carry, Doll, DJ and composer Antpuke is on the frontlines of an exciting new scene embodied largely by femme-tastic, experimental techno and hyperpop raves in Ridgewood. Let’s chat! Thotyssey: Hello, Antpuke! Thanks for chatting with us today! You were pretty busy with gigs this past Halloween Week… howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Antpuke”

Hot off of showrunning this summer’s titillating “Foreplay” on Fire Island, choreographer Chris Cardelia is bringing an updated version of the hit show to Manhattan for a weekly endeavor–in the guise of gorge new queen on the scene, Brie Bordeaux! [Cover photo: Nick Gaga] Thotyssey: Hello Brie, thanks for chatting with us tonight! I knowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brie Bordeaux”

The winner of Brooklyn’s intense “king and thing” drag competition “Takes the Cake,” Klondyke’s been performing constantly in recent weeks. Now’s the time to explore their story and intricate stage style before they get even busier! Thotyssey: Hello Klondyke! So you certainly had a busy spooky season… how did it all go? Klondyke: Spooky seasonContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Klondyke”

Originally beginning as a modest fundraiser, the New York-conceived, world renown bear circuit party (one of the first of its kind) Furball is returning to its hometown this weekend… and the man behind it all is Joe Fiore! Thotyssey: Hello Joe! Thanks for chatting today! How was your Halloween? Joe Fiore: Hi there… it wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joe Fiore”

A costuming genius, TikTok star, Lucky Chengs drag favorite and multimedia artist extraordinaire who’s become a New Yorker after a terrifying ordeal in her home country, Russian born Gioconda (that’s another name for the Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous painting) is now obtaining a larger and well-deserved cult of admirers every day. Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gioconda”

A very sexy and soulful addition to NYC’s burgeoning queer music scene whose debut EP “OVERthinking Out LOUD” is making its mark after dropping just last month, German-born Mel Lennon is–by every definition–one to watch, and one to listen to. Thotyssey: Hello Mel! We’re in the spooky season… are you a Sexy Halloween or aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mel Lennon”

Using movement and music unlike anyone else is New York drag, Young Viper is proving that her voluptuous venom is a force to be reckoned with. [Cover photo: Tyrique James] Thotyssey: Hello Viper, thanks for chatting with us today! OMG, Halloween is already right around the corner… are you a fan of the spooky season?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Young Viper”