Boudoir LeFleur and Kimmi Moore are the founding mothers of The Assassins, a drag House that exists entirely to slay us. Only the fiercest queens in the land can live up to the family name… enter Kamilla Kockman, a sickening and gorgeous performer who made it big in Fire Island and is coming to aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kamilla Kockman”
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On Point With: Toni Homeperm
This Long Island dame (and a Baroness of the Imperial Court) is actually relatively new to drag and nightlife… although it sure helps to have the extensive musical theater background and a Wig Wizard designer for a husband that she has. But while veteran queens across the land are just now dipping their swollen toesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Toni Homeperm”
On Point With: Misty Meaner
A veteran drag queen who’s performed in nearly ever NYC venue over the past decade and change, Misty Meaner is one of those girls who has possibly passed right over “legendary” status to become a full on folk hero. With a beautifully blunt stage presence, a hilariously unfiltered point-of-view, an array of vibrant fashions andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Misty Meaner”
On Point With: Amanda Pörq
Originally from Ohio, here’s a local comedy queen on the rise: New York City needs Amanda Pörq! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Pörq! Are you successfully hiding from the coronavirus? Amanda Porq: Luckily, I am! Nothing a little Germ-X and celibacy can’t prevent! Everyone has basically lost their minds at this point. Oh,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Pörq”
On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak
Uganda born mother Henrietta moonlights as a prolific pair of nightlife characters, exploring gender expression and art with two polar opposite identities. Thotyssey explores all there is to love about this gorgeous lady / sexy guy. [Cover photo credits left to right: Adrian Buckmaster & Will M] Thotyssey: Hello Foxy / Freak! Thank you forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak”
On Point With: Divinity Banks
This Jersey girl with a saintly day job serves joy and fierceness across her home state, and these days is keeping it cute in uptown NYC as well. Thotyssey explores the Suite Life of Divinity Banks! Thotyssey: Hello Divinity, Happy March! This is probably the perfect drag weather. Divinity Banks: Yes! It is not tooContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Divinity Banks”
On Point With: Bibingka Mama
She’s serves body, she’s serves face, she serves shows… she serves pastries! The Filipino-American performer Bibingka Mama has become a Brooklyn institution… and it’s high time we all signed up for her brand of drag, burlesque and delicious foodstuffs. [Cover photo: Jeff Jassky] Thotyssey: Hello Mama! Thanks for chatting today! So, you recently gave aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bibingka Mama”
On Point With: Corma Kelley
This wise, wistful woman of The West End is about to get some major work done… on her first weekly drag show, that is! Thotyssey gets to know the comely comedienne Corma Kelley. Thotyssey: Hello Corna! So, it’s been several weeks now since you hosted the Oscars viewing party at The West End, but IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Corma Kelley”
On Point With: Stella Luna
Emerging seemingly out of the blue to become one of Jersey’s most successful drag hostesses, Six26’s Stella Luna shares with Thotyssey the secrets of her success… as we all prepare for the gauntlet that is Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Thotyssey: Hello Stella, how are you? Stella Luna: I’m great! Just getting back toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stella Luna”
On Point With: Paris L’Hommie
A relative newcomer to NYC bar drag, this makeup artist, dancer and duchess of genderfuck is giving us face, movement and beauty. Whether we’re finding her in the competition circuit or a guest spot or a benefit today, her path to stardom is clear! [Cover photo: Mia Isabella] Thotyssey: Bonjour Paris, thanks for chatting withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paris L’Hommie”
On Point With: Gogo Gadget
A veteran all-star of the burlesque stage and the DJ booth, we are about to see even more of “The Bouncing Bubble-butt Beefcake of Burlesque” Gogo Gadget as he and another burlesque bae prepare a new recurring showcase in the West Village. Thotyssey: Hello Gogo! How was your Valentines Day? Gogo Gadget: Beautifully busy, withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gogo Gadget”
On Point With: Sequoia
This notable newcomer to local drag has been stunning audiences with smooth singing, glam beats and a truly towering presence. Serving us improv comedy and Broadway stardust, it’s the formidable Sequoia! Thotyssey: Hello Sequoia! Thanks for talking to us tonight! So, did you catch any of the GLAM Awards on Monday? Sequoia: I didn’t getContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sequoia”
On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi
One half of a dynamic drag duo hailing from South Carolina that is slowly but surely taking over NYC one unconventional venue at a time, the hilarious Ducky Sheaboi tells Thotyssey about the secret to her success as a performer, New Yorker and drag wife. Thotyssey: Hello, Ducky! Thanks for talking to us today! So,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi”
On Point With: Astrud Aurelia
This beautiful and terrifying newcomer to our city was already a star when she got here… thanks to Instagram and Alaska Thunderfuck and “Dragula,” and most of all her own incomparable talent. The shape-sifting succubus operates with the precision of a multi-instrumental jazz performer (she’s that) and the flair of a reincarnated Bowie (hey, sheContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Astrud Aurelia”
On Point With: Peachez
This queen on the rise is about to produce and co-host an important and timely new showcase at The West End…. come and get schooled by the teaches of Peachez! Thotyssey: Hello Peachez! So it’s been a busy few weeks here in Gaysville… were you able to see any of the GLAMs the other night?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Peachez”
On Point With: Richard
Long live the Kings! With drag kings on the rise once more across the nightlife kingdom, vibrant newcomer and Mx. Nobody alum Richard (formerly surnamed “DiCocko”) decided it was time to get all the guys on one page. Hence, we now have The Cake Boys spreading their delicious drag crumbs all over the city, includingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Richard”
On Point With: Summer Orlando & Barbra Joan Streetsand
Two beloved Connecticut queens are taking their long running diva impersonation act to NYC for the first time. If you think you’ve seen everything there is to see from drag tributes to Judy and Babs, you have never attended the incredible master classes of Summer Orlando and Barbra Joan Streetsand! Thotyssey: Hello, ladies! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Summer Orlando & Barbra Joan Streetsand”
On Point With: Scott Feigr Curley
A first time GLAM nominee this year, Scott Feigr Curley tells Thotyssey about his evolution from Florida dancer to NYC drag stylist extraordinaire. Thotyssey: Hello Mr. Curley! I know you are super busy these days… what are you working on at this moment? Scott Feigr Curley: Hey there! I am currently working on a fewContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scott Feigr Curley”
On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!
Congrats to all the just-announced cast members of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12, which officially premieres Friday (groan) February 28! As is often the case, Thotyssey has had the privilege of interviewing the New York-centric cast members of the season, generally during periods much earlier in their careers (particularly in Jan’s case, who was justContinueContinue reading “On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!”
On Point With: Tina Twirler
Here’s a relative newcomer to NYC drag who’s time has very much come: a ferocious dancer, Todrick Hall video star, House of Davenport daughter (technically!), competition slayer and soon-to-be Invasion hostess Tina Twirler! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Wassup Tina! I just saw you the other night at Pieces; you slayed while competing in DragContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tina Twirler”
