Category Archives: On Point With

One of New York busiest, most in-demand and outspoken nightlifers, David Serrano made his name giving us life from the DJ booth… and these days, he’s officially capturing our lives in the photo studio. Thotyssey: Hey David! So, how has Crazy Covid Summer been treating you? David Serrano: It’s been interesting. I got Covid earlyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: David Serrano”

Much like her fellow Michigan native and namesake inspiration Dita Von Teese, drag queen DiDa Ritz takes the art of stagecraft very seriously… even when she’s making us laugh. A star of the Chicago scene, DiDa joined “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in its fourth season and provided one of the most memorable lip sync performances inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DiDa Ritz”

While there aren’t many dancefloors open these days, this DJ is keeping the beat alive online with original songs and re-imagined classics. Breaking free of his Pentecostal childhood to make beautiful music in the world of queer nightlife, it’s the fabulous Brett Oosterhaus! Thotyssey: Hey there Brett! So first off… the RNC began Monday night,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brett Oosterhaus”

She’s lived in Honduras, Miami, New York and Boston (but never Germany), and now she’s a true digital diva. But now the fierce Lady German is also a full fledged Drag Ambassador, and she wants you to get out (or mail in) your vote in 2020! Thotyssey: Hello Lady German! Thanks so much for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady German”

COVID quarantine has put New York queer hospitality on hold, but some bars are not coming back after lockdown. One of the saddest casualties has been Hell’s Kitchen’s Therapy, home to many of the city’s most beloved drag shows, a winning staff and a tightly knit queer nightlife family. Cincinnati-born stage performer and producer RyanContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ryan Overberg”

This sexy queen of the Astoria scene is serving lewks and moves on stages both digital and physical. Learn how her turn at a recent local drag competition gave way to a trending hashtag, and how she’s about to remind the Brooklynites that Black is Queen… it’s the immortal Essence! Thotyssey: Hello Essence, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Essence”

This Jersey girl’s Instagram is a gallery of LUXX-urious and refined looks, and her sexy digital performances have us all cyber-gagging. Make way for the divine Luxx Noir London! Thotyssey: Hello, Luxx! How are you doing this Quarantine Day, aka every day? Luxx Noir London: I wish I was out responsibly enjoying the weather… however,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Luxx Noir London”

The founder of the important new queer news blog and photojournal “Sidewalkkilla,” Kazakhstan-born model turned photographer and writer Alexey Kim is giving a voice to a marginalized community and documenting their struggles and triumphs… all while sharing his own voice and vision. From the exclusive confines of a chic nightlife event to the frontlines ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexey Kim”

One of New York drag’s most deft makeup artists, this rural Pennsylvania-born queen’s visage is often a portal to magical dimensions you’ve barely dreamed of. Informed by classical music and a fine performer to boot, Laurel Charleston is tailor-made for the digital drag crossover. Thotyssey: Hello Laurel! Thanks for making the time to chat withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Laurel Charleston”

A dancer who came to New York to make things happen in the spirit of her idol Madonna, this uniquely stylish performer became a City queen during the strange days following 9/11. And after some time away from the scene, Crystal Comedowns has come back, and is ready to pay tribute once again to theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Comedowns”

This queen from Queens found her fabulous footing during the Gay 1990’s as a singing glamor girl. Now largely a makeup artist, the royal Princess Brittany still twirls through the drag venues when the time is right, and has taken a liking to the eccentric Club Cumming. In fact, we can catch her this weekContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Princess Brittany”

Using fierce fashion and political performances to dazzle and educate her audiences from her native Puerto Rico to her current queer Brooklyn hood, the stunning and cerebral Vena Cava is now making our blood pump from the digital stage as well. Thotyssey: Hello Vena! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is your Quarantine SummerContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vena Cava”

A popular DJ of NYC bars like the Ritz and Monster, David Michael has used these quarantine months to slay the digital dance floor as well. Thotyssey: David, how’s your Lost Quarantine Summer treating you so far? David Michael: I’m hanging in there. Trying to stay creative and keep some kind of routine going. IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: David Michael”

Singer / songwriter, actress, comic, DJ, makeup artist, fashionista and all around Gal About Town, Angela Di Carlo has been mixing it up with the greats of New York nightlife for decades. And now that nightlife is on pause, Angie’s taking her love of all things camp and pop culture to the digital arena. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angela Di Carlo”

Ecuadorian-American, New York native and Brooklyn designer / drag queen / musician Mikey Dallas is well known for her ferocious fashions, but she can certainly turn out a showstopping number onstage as well. And even during this time of COVID crisis, Mikey’s starlight shines on! Thotyssey: Hello Mikey! Thanks for chatting us today! So howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mikey Dallas”

Dancer, actor, filmmaker and comic Deborah Lohse has become a recent fixture in queer NYC nightlife thanks to TruDee, her mulleted and sweetly spastic matchmaking alter ego. Covid’s not keeping this bedazzled bohemian out of the game, either — a fully realized character,TruDee is uniquely prepared for digital stardom! Thotyssey: Hello Deborah / TruDee! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: TruDee”

“The Empathy Smackdown of Drag and Burlesque” is bringing a heady mix of stark drama, rage and nerdiness to stages both physical and digital… behold the dark power of Noctua! [Cover photo: Harry Pocius] Thotyssey: Hello Noctua, thanks for chatting! So, RuPaul’s Drag Race may have it’s problems with drag inclusivity, but it’s still greatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Noctua”

From a DC hostel to NYC nightlife, this young drag queen’s Insta boasts of gallery of phenomenally elevated makeup looks. Now competing in an online pageant, will the angelic Seraphim shine her heavenly light on our city’s venues once quarantine is over? Thotyssey: Seraphim, hello! Thanks so much for chatting on this grossly hot  evening!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seraphim”

Rochester’s Edward Popil left his 9 to 5 day job at a call center to be a full time queen alongside legendary sisters like Pandora Boxx and Darienne Lake… and soon joined the ranks of Legends herself! “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 7 star Mrs. Kasha Davis spills tea with Thotyssey about her time on theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mrs. Kasha Davis”