Category Archives: On Point With

Currently one of Brooklyn drag’s best known and busiest portraitists today, Ryan Kell aka Seek Axiom is bringing out the monsters this spooky season. Thotyssey: Ryan, hello! This must be a busy time for you… drag folks gotta get their Halloween looks on their socials and show flyers! Have you been overwhelmed with spookiness recently?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seek Axiom”

A producer and DJ playing some of the city’s hottest clubs and parties who works behind the scenes with an important collective and recently happily married in a throuple… Eric Umble shares it all. [Cover photo: Marco Antonio] Thotyssey: Hi Eric, thanks so much for talking today! By the time this will be out, it’llContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eric Umble”

Ending September with turns in two huge drag competitions, the fast-blooming Blossom Dior is starting her October preparing for a third! [Cover photo: Jada Honey Diamondz] Thotyssey: Hello Blossom! It’s now officially Halloween Month… are you a fan of spooky looks and numbers, or is this not your time, lol? Blossom Dior: Although I’m notContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blossom Dior”

A queen known for hot choreo, live vocals and impressive NYC drag family connections, Lita Desire Valenciaga is now about to give her fellow contestants a run for their money in a major upcoming pageant! Thotyssey: Hello Lita, thanks so much for talking to us today! I know this is a busy time for you,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lita Desire Valenciaga”

A talented Jersey drag up-and-comer, can Lexie Legato become our first Diamond Diva? [Photo credit: Chavel] Thotyssey: Lexie, hello! This is no doubt a busy time for you, but are you getting into your pumpkin spice this Spooky Season yet? Lexie Legato: Hiya Thotyssey! It has in fact been super-duper busy over in my bubbleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lexie Legato”

No need to panic… Zanax is here to fill your candy bags this Halloween Month! Thotyssey: Happy Almost Spooky Season, Zanax! Zanax: Hello hello! I’m guessing you have many looks to share with us these coming weeks. I do! This is the first time in three years I won’t be scare acting, so all ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zanax”

Breaking into DJing during NYC’s peak megaclub era, James Andersen remains a major force in one of the city’s most well known gay bars… and beyond! Thotyssey: James, hello! How is September treating you so far? James Andersen: So far it’s been great; looking forward to the cooler fall temps! How many years have youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: James Andersen”

A young DJ and music professional on the rise known for making sexy parties even sexier: Mike Schreder! Thotyssey: Hi Mike! How is September treating you so far? Mike Schreder: September has been treating me well; I’ve actually been super busy juggling my day job and DJ gigs. It almost feels like that famous GagaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mike Schreder”

She’s partaking in two huge Jersey drag pageants at once, but she’s already a winner: Sasha Curvy is here to slay! [Cover photo: Chavel] Thotyssey: Hey Sasha! I see you were part of a Legally Blonde drag tribute at Paradise on Wednesday, how did that go? Sasha Curvy: You know what’s funny? I am soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Curvy”

This Philadelphia cowboy is Drag Wars’ first All-Star king, and is conquering more and more of New York: Eugene Rideher Betta! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Hi Eugene, how is September treating you? Eugene Rideher Betta: September has been amazing so far — I’ve been spending the whole month up here catching a vibe andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eugene Rideher Betta”

A longtime theatrical queen who’s become a staple of Stonewall programming, Miss Robusta Capp is shooting back to the stage this Spooky Season. Thotyssey: Hello, Robusta! We’re in crazy times now as a nation, but how are you doing otherwise this September? Other than the obvious *gestures wildly,* I’m fabulous. I’ve got two shows I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Robusta Capp”

This megastar of drag and TV was the youngest contestant in the eighth seaosn of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and a notorious fan favorite of that franchise’s fourth “All Stars” season two years later. Known for her high glam fashions, longest-ever-legs and deadpan wit, Naomi Smalls is about to hit NYC in a big way thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Naomi Smalls”

They came late to the art of drag, but Mx. Bee, the multitalented Mx. Alphabet City Laughs hopeful, is currently stinging the moment! Thotyssey: Mx Bee, hello! Thanks for finding a moment to chat during this busy time of pageant prep! Are you enjoying putting your package together, or is it too stressful? Mx. Bee:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mx. Bee”

This Princess of Paradise is ready for her Diamonds: Jersey drag newbie Milani! [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Milani, hello! How is Early Spooky Season treating you so far? Milani: To be completely honest, this fall has been super busy for me. I’ve been focusing more on getting my name out there as a performer. You’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Milani”

These two fabulously feline drag performers are actually two halves of the same artist: run through the jungle with Cheetah Quila and Leopard Killa! Thotyssey: Greetings! How is September treating you so far? Cheetah Quila aka Leopard Killa: Hello! September has been treating me well so far. There are lots of new beginnings and interestingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cheetah Quila / Leopard Killa”

Sporting a lovely disposition and live vocals, Betty Buttonz has charmed nearly the entire drag fandom community of New Jersey… and New Yorkers are now along for the ride! Thotyssey: Betty, hello! How is September treating you so far? Betty Buttonz: Hello darling! September is flying by. What we like to call “local summer” hereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Betty Buttonz”

The Slaysian Diva of Los Angeles stole our hearts with memorable moments on last season’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Now, Mother Mattress is coming for NYC! [Cover photo: @jordysng] Thotyssey: Joella, hello! Thanks so much for chatting today! We are basically creeping into the Spooky Season now… are you a fan of Halloween drag vibes, orContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joella”

Kansas-born Cameron Hawthorn followed the rainbow to the Oz that is indie queer music stardom, and his fusion of dark, sexy EDM withhaunting country is positively Wicked. [Cover photo: @fortiz_studio] Thotyssey: Hello Cameron! We’ve been enjoying your massive new album Church of the Outlaws! It feels very Of the Season… dark, fun, sexy, and aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cameron Hawthorn”

A cherished drag entertainer since the Escualita days and a multiple winner of pageant crowns, Jersey’s Lydia Famouz continues to live up to her name! Thotyssey: Lydia, hello! Happy September! Are you glad to see the season change, or will you miss the summer too much? Lydia Famouz: Happy September! It’s Lydia Month, too; myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lydia Famouz”

Her come-up has been “high’ since her Fresh Face crowning: Jersey’s draglesque beauty, Mary Jane Monroe! [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Mary Jane, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Mary Jane Monroe: Hey hey, I’m so excited to be sitting down with you and having this interview! My LaborContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mary Jane Monroe”