Category Archives: On Point With

Over the years there was a back-and-forth as to whether the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Miss Congeniality winner should be the fan-appointed favorite, or the one that all the other RuGirls like the most. In the case of Season 12’s title winner though, we clearly had both. North Carolina’s (now West Hollywood’s) Heidi N Closet’s friendlyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heidi N Closet”

Named after one of her hometown’s most prolific artists, dancing queen Freeda Kulo is making herself known to new fans across the globe as a digital drag darling. [Cover photo: Luisa Madrid] Thotyssey: Hello Freeda! How are you today, and how has your quarantine year been treating you? Freeda Kulo: Hola! Today has been aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Freeda Kulo”

This young, enigmatic entity makes for a captivating digital drag performer: virulent vixen and Child of the Spring, Viruscella! Thotyssey: Hello Viruscella, how are you? Are we happy that Valentines Day is here? Viruscella: I’m happy, but honestly it’s not because of Valentine’s–it’s because I made it back home in time to start our convo!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Viruscella”

Overcoming great hardship to become the beautiful, benevolent legend of drag and community leadership that she is today, Jennifer Love Williams tells us the truth about the fullness of her life and what she’s learned along the way. [Cover Photo: GNote Entertainment] Thotyssey: Hello Jennifer, thanks for talking with us today! So Valentines Day isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jennifer Love Williams”

This promising newcomer barely began as a drag queen in her native NYC before lockdown happened. But judging from the fabulosity this “Plus-Sized Sexpot Diva with Wit” has digitally served us this past year, we are ready (and not ready) to get soaked by the ferocious Nani Tsunami! Thotyssey: Hello Nani! So um… the SuperContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nani Tsunami”

Both a throwback to a punkier, edgier drag scene and something altogether new, actor and poet Alex Scelso became Sitanya Face after a breakup; she now brings laughter and tears along with all the furry C.U.N.T. to our virtual and actual stages! [Cover photo: Elmer Quintero] Thotyssey: Hey there, Sitanya! So, Pandemic Valentines Day isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sitanya Face”

This beloved Boston creepy-campy-comedy queen and third season “Dragula” alum (the one who wouldn’t jump out of a plane to win a drag competition, i.e. the smart one) has become one of digital drag’s most prolific producers and performers this past year. Thotyssey discusses the great diversity of Boston nightlife, Covid blues and the joysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Violencia Exclamation Point”

This quick-witted dancing showgirl is Chicago-born and a Miss Rockbar finalist, and in February she’s gearing up to virtually Elate us! Voulez vous Ratchét Marseilles? Oui! [Cover Photo: Chris Milette] Thotyssey: Bonjour, Ratchét! How did you survive the Pandemic Snowpocalypse? Ratchét Marseilles: I was cuddling with my heater and a bottle of Riesling on Monday,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ratchét Marseilles”

All hail this Accountant Drag King Nerdlesque extraordinaire! Our current reigning Mr. Starlite Royalty and (first ever) Mr. NerdNY, Fox Squire explains his unique role in nightlife and digital drag today. Thotyssey: Hello, Fox! Thanks for talking to us during this Covid snowpocalypse! How are you holding up? Fox Squire: I am doing well andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fox Squire”

Serving sexiness and sass, “energy and drama,” Mexican born Jersey Girl Harumy Doll is warming up our frigid quarantines with sickening shows. Thotyssey: Hello Harumy! Thanks for chatting today! So how’s your whole quarantine life treating you? Harumy Doll: Hey baby! Actually pretty good! Can’t complain. I know you just got home home from yourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Harumy Doll”

This Massachusetts farmgirl turned Jersey drag queen has been making her digital presence gorgeously known during lockdown. Courtesy of two Kylie kikis, an Insta look book, a bit of OnlyFans titillation and a turn on Twitch, Poise’N Envy will be keeping it mean and green for the near and foreseeable future! Thotyssey: Hello, Poise! FirstContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Poise’N Envy”

This Westchester-based DJ and photographer has been on the frontlines of many NYC nightlife happenings and venues over the years, from Splash to Boots & Saddle to Lady Liberty and beyond. Thomas Trinity catches up with Thotyssey to discuss how he got here, where he’s going… and when he started painting his nails! Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Thomas Trinity”

The legendary pre-“Race” drag hostess and Cable TV star Cherry Jubilee is best known today as the founder and producer of the Glam Awards, which has been celebrating the best of NYC nightlife for 22 years. In a Thotyssey exclusive, Cherry shares the joys and challenges of pulling off this show every year, remembers someContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cherry Jubilee”

The sensational drag king and quing troupe The Cake Boys celebrate both their first anniversary and their first GLAM nomination this month… let’s get all the good tea from founding member Geminemesis! Thotyssey: Hello Geminemesis! Thanks for chatting today! So, uh…. crazy times! How are you holding up? Geminemesis: Hey Thotyssey! Which of several majorContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Geminemesis”

Recording artist, porn star, musical theater luminary and sexy spokesmodel Valton Jackson (aka Andre Donovan) schools Thotyssey with everything he’s been up to, and what’s to come. [Cover photo: Michael Craft] Thotyssey: Hello Valton, thanks for finding a moment for us! You were filming stuff for your OnlyFans, where you are better known as AndreContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Valton Jackson”

Drag book author, former “Hey Qween” staffer and now a GLAM-nominated podcaster, NYC native Caitlin Tepper’s love of all things drag is both a limitless pursuit and a gift for us all. Thotyssey: Caitlin, hello! Thanks for chatting with us! So… shit’s crazy, lol! How are you navigating 2021 thus far? Caitlin Tepper: It’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Caitlin Tepper”

The NYC Covid-led lockdown in nightlife has not been an ideal setting for newer live performers, but this majestic duo is pulsating with starpower and will not be denied our attention. Recording artists, producers, dancers, drag queens, models, immersive theater performers and beyond, The Dragon Sisters are igniting Brooklyn and broadband with electrifying shows andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Dragon Sisters”

Once an owner of yesteryear’s famed Manhattan hotspot Bar-tini, veteran nightlifer Ted Arenas has now co-owned HK’s wildly successful Rise Bar since 2014. Below, Ted shares the joys of running a legacy queer venue, the sorrows of dealing with combative communities and Covid regulations, a recent franchise venture that was possibly thwarted by homophobia, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ted Arenas”

One of NYC’s most popular gogo queens, this performer has been showing us a full range of colorful drag realness in all its forms these past few years… including a recent turn in a major pageant. It’s the lovely and talented Michelle Wynters, Thotyssey’s first interview of 2021! Thotyssey: Hello Michelle! Thanks for being ourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michelle Wynters”

The world first witnessed his stunning creativity and charming personality as a finalist and returning All-Star on the wildly popular “Project: Runway.” And now while running his own successful design house in New York, Christopher Palu’s talents are getting much love for a more extreme interpretation of fashion… care of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Christopher Palu”