Category Archives: On Point With

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”

A West Coast Wildchild who’s recently started slaying the game in New York both on stage and from behind the camera, The Haus of Hatter’s youngest daughter Stasi is bring her freaky fashions and sultry moves to a highly anticipated digital New Year soiree. Thotyssey: Hello, Stasi! How was Christmas? Stasi: Pretty laid back! Couldn’tContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stasi”

A Parisian dancer turned American pop star on the rise, the blue-coiffed AMAR’s new video best exemplifies who he is as an artist: a fab retro 80s bohemian and a very contemporary, vivacious queerdo. Get “Ready To Dance” with this soon-to-be-sensation! Thotyssey: Bonjour AMAR, thanks for chatting with us today! The year is nearly over…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: AMAR”

This Long Island-based YouTube star and cosplayer specializes in female characters from across the genres, but we know them best for their spot on Bea Arthur. And soon Thotyssey will get to know Tom Catt REALLY well, when we appear on their digital show “Catt Chat” this week! [Cover photo: @jfsheehanphotography] Thotyssey: Hello Tom! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tom Catt”

Versed in both the glossy Broadway school of drag as an Ultimate Drag Pageant alum as well as a more experimental form care of recent Brooklyn and digital shows, pagan drag warrior and trans / non-binary advocate Jupiter Doll has a little something for everyone this holiday month. Thotyssey: Jupiter, hello and Happy Holidays! DidContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jupiter Doll”

This “art school anime magical girl” and a countess of the Court of Filth is serving us fierce digital shows this month. Make way for our true Renaissance Woman, Sophiella DaVinci! Thotyssey: Hello Sophiella! I’m glad you made it home safely from work in this snowpocalypse! What is your day job, exactly? Sophiella DaVinci: I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sophiella DaVinci”

This vampy, campy comedy queen has dazzled us with a recent barrage of fierce Insta looks, and now she’s about to Christmas Slay us with some holiday digital shows. Deck the Halls with the fabulous Gigi Deetz! [Cover Photo: Jax] Thotyssey: Hello Gigi! Thanks so much for talking to us on this weirdly beautiful DecemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gigi Deetz”

One of Long Island drag’s few reigning kings, the multi-talented Makon Mayhem was actually born through drumming (!) and is now gagging audiences live and virtual with his swagger, stubble and spookiness. Get ready for this Krampus King to stuff your stockings with all the Christmas Creeps! Thotyssey: Hey Makon! So, I see you recentlyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Makon Mayhem”

Congratulations to the recently announced cast of the newest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Looks like it’s going to be a genuinely exciting and groundbreaking season! Below are some On Point interviews with the New York-based cast members we’ll be seeing compete; these are from earlier stages of their careers (Rosé, for one, was doingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Drag Race Season 13 Queens!”

This young Brazilian beauty keeps her pageants won and her Insta cute. And check out her upcoming December gigs… Ms. Pietra Parker! Thotyssey: Hey there, Pietra! Thanks for chatting today! So it’s already a week since Thanksgiving… how is your crazy Covid holiday season treating you so far? Pietra Parker: Well, I’m trying to surviveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pietra Parker”

This British-born, Los Angeles-based former actor originally made his name as a nightlife photographer in Australia. Magnus Hastings’ first collection “Why Drag?” helped usher in today’s drag boom and changed the game regarding how queens would now be portrayed in print media: colorfully and joyfully, with a nod to camp and humor. His new follow-upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Magnus Hastings”

Already an established star in her native Puerto Rico, the theatrical Victoria Holiday is now making her mark as NYC girl as well… lockdown be damned! Thotyssey: Hello, Victoria! Thanks for chatting with us today! So, how was your bizarre Covid Thanksgiving? Victoria Holiday: Friendsgiving was great, thanks for asking! I’m lucky enough to liveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Holiday”

A Jersey Girl born and raised, this young architect of her dreams, Broadway Barbie and bona fide Drag Ambassador finds herself “going places” even while the whole of nightlife stands still… thanks to some socially distanced gigs, a few virtual kikis and a very gagworthy Instagram. Introducing Ms. Vanity Ray! [Cover Photo: Thomas Evans] Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vanity Ray”

This Brazilian bombshell is a dog-walker by day, a fierce AFAB queen night… and a former pro skater! Known for working the weekly competition circuit and being part of the cast of a massive show at The Ritz, this Nasty Queen is now slaying the livestreams as well. Thotyssey: Hello Nasty! Thanks for chatting today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nasty Queen”

Welsh-born Rod Thomas, better known as recording artist Bright Light Bright Light (and that’s from a catchphrase of Gizmo from “Gremlins,” in case you are 12), has given us four majestic dance pop records and countless hours of chill thrills. His latest release “Fun City” is a true bop with a vibe that’s both refreshinglyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bright Light Bright Light”

This young, burlesque-flavored, Southern-born multimedia queen has been giving us digital and social distanced shows these past several months, despite the lockdown. But the future is bright for this new drag family matriarch and wonderfully shady lady, Charlotte Harlotte! Thotyssey: Hello Charlotte, thanks for chatting with us today. So! The holidays are coming, the virusContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Charlotte Harlotte”

A legendary lady of drag, Lady Clover Honey has also been a singer, journalist, screenwriter, orchestra conductor, actress, video vixen, and basically the goddess of everything. Let’s get to know this “lady with an abundance of sweetness.” better, as she prepares to Zoom us our whole lives once again! Thotyssey: Hello, Lady Clover! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Clover Honey”

One of New Jersey’s most respected and celebrated queens, Victoria Courtez chats with us about the joys and challenges of drag in her state, her many pageant crowns, the “Drag Race” effect… and thew new challenges of nightlife during lockdown. Thotyssey: Hello Victoria! Thanks so much for chatting on this rainy November day! Victoria Courtez:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Courtez”