Category Archives: On Point With

This theatrical performer has been haunting the city’s cabaret stages for a minute now, 2019 has been (and will be) a year of exciting projects for New York’s premiere GingerVamp, Kyle Motsinger! [Cover photo by Corey TuT.] Thotyssey: Hey Kyle, thanks so much for chatting today! How is autumn treating you so far? Kyle Motsinger: AutumnContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kyle Motsinger”

Drag artist, dancer and photographer–the Connecticut-born and self-described “Orange Oompa-Loompa” Jax brings a unique and refreshing perspective to the Astoria scene. and to New York City nightlife. Thotyssey: Jax, hello! I see you were kiki’ing at Icon with JanSport last night, was that fun? Jax: A kiki at Icon is always a fun time! ItContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jax”

This sexy, stylish showgirl is fairly new to the scene, but is already making waves as The Rosemont’s new karaoke hostess. Thotyssey is all aboard with Jette Grey! Thotyssey: Hello Jette, happy Nice Day In October! How prepared are you for Halloween right now? Jette Grey: Haha! Not at all, honestly. I hear you! It’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jette Grey”

One of the original trailblazing queens of a recent movement to bring drag back to Long Island, this performer’s got more sass and style than we can handle. Forget church… it’s time for a little more Syn in our lives! [Cover photo: Alejo Photography] Thotyssey: Hi, Syn! Thanks for talking to us today! Recently, you hostedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Syn”

Taste this hamburger, Mary! One of the movers and shakers of the growing Westchester drag scene, this Hudson Valley-born queen is now becoming a presence right here in NYC. Save your appetite for the juicy Amber Guesa! Thotyssey: Hello Amber! OMG it’s autumn for realz today, how do you like it? Amber Guesa: Hey Jim!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amber Guesa”

It’s hard to believe that one so young could have so many years of performing under her belt, but this queen is practically a veteran of the scene. Slender, colorful and tough as nails, this dancing fashionista has been through several incarnations and survived both a tough neighborhood and the chaos that was the last daysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Ivy”

An acclaimed event producer, drag performer and burlesquer, this bewitching Renaissance Man is about to put on his biggest production yet based on what is probably your favorite streaming show right now. Get your spoop on with C’etait BpnTemps! [Cover photo: Chris Sorensen] Thotyssey: Hello C’etait! Thank you for talking to us today… I know thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: C’etait BonTemps”

Our current reigning Mx. Nobody is hilariously meta, wonderfully bizarre, and basically taking over Brooklyn nightlife. Thotyssey brings you… Brenda! Thotyssey: Hello Brenda! Thanks so much for talking to us today! So, belated congratulations on your Mx. Nobody pageant win! Where at home are you showcasing your cardboard crown? Hello Jim! Thank YOU! And thankContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brenda”

The latest (last?) member of the Haus of Aja is now part of a new drag supergroup, and becoming a true star in her own right. Take a whiff of the marvelous Janelle No. 5! [Cover photo: dmvrtinez] Thotyssey: Janelle, hello! Thanks for talking with us! Janelle No. 5: Hello! I’m honored to be chattingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Janelle No. 5”

Approaching stage numbers from a writer’s perspective, author and makeup artist Sterling Tull serves us a genuinely unique, structured take on the old “drag mix” troupe. A former UDP contestant, Sterling is now full steam ahead for this weekend’s “Iconic” premiere… and other exciting stuff lies down the road. Thotyssey: Hello Sterling! So, did youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sterling”

Coming through as a nightlife host who gives you singing, dancing and fashion without drag is not a well-paved road these days, but young entertainer Marcel is bringing it all back. Conquering open stages all over the city, he’s now about to celebrate a year of hosting Thotyssey’s flagship twice-monthly Thot Mess–as well as hisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Marcel”

Yowza, this is a gorgeous queen! From Paris to San Francisco and now a New Yorker at last, makeup artist and drag queen Nicky Doll is set for world domination with high fashion beauty and edgy performances. Nicky chats with Thotyssey about her transcontinental journey, the evolution of French drag, why she isn’t a comedy queenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicky Doll”

“A true original” barely begins to describe the look and sound of this Brooklyn based performing and recording artist. Never fitting in easily to any scene, Felix Flores aka Felix And The Future nonetheless has legions of fans and admirers. And with a BNA under his gorgeous belt, Felix is now about to conquer theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Felix And The Future”

A newer queen who nonetheless has a long history with NYC nightlife is about to make her hosting debut in the city’s most vital venue. Prepare for the Invasion of Polish the Queen winner Molly Whop! Thotyssey: Molly, hello! So what did you do for Crazy New York Drag Weekend? Molly Whop: I had aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Molly Whop”

Drag-adjacent since the days of Escualita, it was only a matter of time before she became a queen herself. And now hosting events for the Imperial Court of New York, Zelina Duval is true drag royalty to boot! Thotyssey: Hey gurl! How are you? Have you recovered from Drag’s Craziest Weekend yet? Zelina Duval: I’m recovered,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zelina Duval”

From homelessness to pageant royalty, this Boston-based queen is a true icon of drag. Now having won the latest in a collection of coveted crowns, the ultra-classy Zola Powell reflects on her journey to get to where she is today, and what lies ahead for her. [Cover photo: Billy Hess]. Thotyssey: Miss Zola, hello andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zola Powell”

Fairly new to drag, this Bronx native brings all types of Charm to her funny performances and stun lewks. And this weekend, she’ll be premiering a new weekly at one of the city’s newest hotspots. Sound the alarm, it’s Boyish Charm! [Cover photo: Carlos Rodrigo] Thotyssey: Hello Boyish! So, the craziest drag weekend of theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Boyish Charm”

An old school weird queen of the Brooklyn scene, Linda Felcher brings masks, puppets and intergalactic oddity to stages great and small. And with all that she now has in store for us, it’s about time we all got beamed up to her mothership! Thotyssey: Hello Linda! Thanks for chatting with us! So, it’s SeptemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Linda Felcher”

A behind-the-scenes “Get Shit Done Girl” who is helping so many queens achieve higher levels of success simply because she loves drag (so much so that her life depends on it), this woman is spearheading opportunities and showcases that everyone can enjoy. And that includes one of her latest projects, a play that explicitly laysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lindsey Kay”

A pioneer of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise, we barely got to see the fierce and funny Season 2 cast member Nicole Paige Brooks grace our TVs before she has to sashay. But she’s certainly been busy since, having spread much of her southern charm across the globe via live appearances; and in September, she’llContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicole Paige Brooks”