Category Archives: On Point With

Strange, compelling, intelligent and one of a kind… here is a performer that exemplifies all that is good about Brooklyn nightlife. Combining elements of musical theater, dance, clowning, elaborate costuming and performance art, we’re seeing someone who’s both a throwback to the fun weird days of NYC punk-tinged nightlife, plus a possible avatar for thingsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Organism That Persons (OTP)”

A relative newcomer to both NYC and drag-tinted burlesque, the young Rara Darling has already established themselves as a major player in the nightlife scene. And with a new installment of the much-celebrated Snack Theatre–co-created by Rara just a few months ago–underway, the future of drag and burlesque performance might be revealing itself at last.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rara Darling”

Whether she’s serving you booze in the bar, veggies in the kitchen or fish on the stage, this talented queen has taken over Astoria… next up, the world. From Bar Babe to Babe Babe, it’s the one and only Ms. Jacklynn Hyde! Thotyssey: Jacklynn, hello! Congrats on surviving the Great Hell’s Kitchen / Midtown BlackoutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jacklynn Hyde”

Originally an established and beloved drag star of Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Mr Ms Adrien left it all behind for a fresh start in NYC just a few months ago. Today she talks to Thotyssey about the joys and perils of starting over, the differences between Florida and New York drag, and how she survivedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mr Ms Adrien”

Thot Mess Thursdays’ twice-a-month in-house queen is a boobalicious, funny fashonista who has come to slay as well as play. Thotyssey finally gets the T on where Foxy Scamazon came from, and where she is taking us. Thotyssey: Wazzup, Foxy! How are you doing today? Foxy Scamazon: My knees don’t hurt, so I think todayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Foxy Scamazon”

A shutterbug turned vintage vixen beaming with old Hollywood glamour, this young performer represents the rise of the throwback queen that’s happening in some local sects of the dragoshere. Having recently competed as an Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Star, Edie James is about to bring a special showcase to the Wet Village which will surely gagContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Edie James”

San Francisco gogo boy turned drag queen of NYC, Virginia Thicc is performer you should be watching. And trust, with her showgirl moves and impeccable makeup skills, the whole world will be doing just that soon enough. Thotyssey: Hey, Virginia! Congrats on your Pride recovery! Virginia Thicc: Haha, thanks. It’s Tuesday and I think I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Virginia Thicc”

She’s thick, tall, hairy, beat for the gods, funny as hell and an artist first and foremost. Super new to nightlife and already a star in Brooklyn, it’s just a matter of time before we all find ourselves going gaga googoo for Baby Love! Thotyssey: Hey there, Baby! How was Saturday’s brunch show with BlakeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Baby Love”

Your current reigning Mr. RockBear returns to the venue that sashed him this weekend to host a super sexy affair. Thotyssey goes to the dark side with Gaymer Extraordinaire and sexy Bear Bae Kory “Darker Link” Harmon! Thotyssey: Hello, Kory! So, I understand you just came back from a photo shoot. Darker Link:  It wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Darker Link”

The journey from pointes to stilettos has been a long and storied one for this performer, who despite being a part of NYC nightlife for over a decade is still very much a new drag queen. Alfredo Solivan chats with Thotyssey about his ballet roots, working in bars, befriending Bob the Drag Queen, quitting oneContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Free”

Nothing can seem less likely in 2019 than a classic jazz quartet being warmly received in today’s NYC gay bars, where if five minutes go by without an Ariana song the kids get antsy and bored. Well, maybe the kids are really just aching for something old and something new. And maybe it doesn’t hurtContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Richard Cortez”

Actor, dancer, makeup artist and fashionista, this queen is one pf the most visible and entertaining representatives of the new wave of drag sweeping over Long Island. LaBelle and Thotyssey dish on the LI scene, the Met Gala, “The Cher Show,” “Drag Race,” how she got here and where she’s taking us/ Thotyssey: Hi, LaBelle!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: LaBelle”

A true standout amid the crop of new performers emerging now in Brooklyn, this queen is gagging the children with unique performances and lewks, and has already begun producing their own showcases. Please tie balloons to your hair as you prepare to gobble up this sweetly refreshing Junior Mint! Thotyssey: Hey, Junior! So, the BrooklynContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Junior Mint”

Coming into prominence firstly as a Soundcloud music maker, the artist known as Dreamboi emerged onto the Brooklyn nightlife scene giving us all the lewks, beats and drama our bodies could stand both on the stage and within the DJ booth. And now a Brooklyn Nightlife Award nominee as well as a MR(S) BK pageantContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dreamboi”

Here’s an OG Brooklyn queen whose vibrant personality is as large and lovely as her Perfidia wigs, and who infuses warmth, humor, culture, glamour and truth into all her stage moments. From El Paso to Bushwick and beyond, the mother of the drag House of JEM (named after her mentor, the late Cuban American academicContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Quesa’Dilla”

Fan favorite Manhattan bartender Luke Fontana is now a rising star in drag, giving us stoner geek realness and pop princess fantasy. Currently, she’s co-hosting a weekly show at one of the city’s most popular drag bars… could a pageant crown be next? Thotyssey discovers that the force is strong in Miss Skye Walker! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Skye Walker”

This hairstylist and karaoke enthusiast realized her full drag fantasy fairly recently, and is currently the host of Jersey City’s only queer karaoke night. On the eve of her bittersweet NYC hosting debut — a benefit for a fallen member of her Boots & Saddle bar family — Miss Kia Karr is ready to ride.  ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kia Karr”

This Wonder from Down Under is currently blowing up Brooklyn with high energy, hilarious numbers, and she’s about to make her Manhattan debut for a Thotyssey production in the city’s most legendary venue. Lemon Chiffon chats with Thotyssey about growing up fabulous in small town Australia, fashion, beards, broken toes, and having nightlife’s most beautiful butthole. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lemon Chiffon”