Category Archives: On Point With

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”

A country music party in queer Brooklyn? Yazzz! Metropolitan’s Bar Babe Christopher Gilkey aka DJ Save A Horse discusses the popularity of his monthly HO-down there, the merits of lettuce and Billy Ray Cyrus, the RuGirl he’s about to party with, and the epic end of summer event that is GiantFest. Thotyssey: Hello DJ! HowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Save A Horse”

A Tri-State queen for over two decades, this glittery, glamorous goddess has been entertaining the masses in bars, club and pageants for some time. And now that she is bona fine drag royalty, the shows just keep coming… and she’s HOSTING the pageants now! Thotyssey presents a reading from the book of Paige Monroe. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paige Monroe”

This delicious drag oddity has made a prominent showcase for herself and many others with Court of Filth Cabaret, now at Rockbar. But there is even more in store for Lady Macncheese! Thotyssey, Hey, Lady! Thanks for talking to us today! So… it’s nearly DragCon time already! Are you going at all? Lady Macncheese: I can’tContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Macncheese”

A drag queen best known for comedic shows in the polar opposite scenes of Brooklyn and Long Island, it was actually a poignant and political number that may have cost Frida Cox a recent pageant win. But no worries… there is still a lot to come from this bawdy, brave BearLady. [Cover photo: Thomas Evans]ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Frida Cox”

A wide variety of influences shaped what NYC queer culture was and is over the decades, but factors that today’s children have little understanding of include punk rock, avant garde and the new wave movement. Enter young Carlos Acosta, who helps keep much of that alive in the scene with his band The Debbie-Donnas, theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Carlos Acosta”

Despite her name, this comedy queen and recent Miss Congeniality is very much on the rise with a business plan chock full sickening gigs. In no time, we will all be crazy for Patsy InDecline! Thotyssey: Patsy, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! Patsy InDecline: Thank you so much for having me! It’s anContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Patsy InDecline”

With a name derived from a punk rock princess and a famous murder victim, a resume that includes both hosting a Hell’s Kitchen variety show and an upcoming turn competing in Brooklyn’s most oddball pageant, and a drag mother who happens to be one of NYC’s (and “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s”) quirkiest queens… the Nancy NoGoodContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nancy NoGood”

This “Care Bear” has done it all: photographer, journalist, title holder, burlesquer… and these days, he’s honing all his skills for the good of humankind. This weekend he’s enlisting some the scene’s greatest performers for his biggest charity event yet. Thotyssey gets On Point with the one and only Jed Ryan! Thotyssey: Hi Jed! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jed Ryan”

This acclaimed young dancer and choreographer has figured out a way to use his powers for the good of our community, and we have been better off because of it. Now, “Leg Up On Life” founder Daniel Gold schools Thotyssey on what is sure to be his biggest, most daring and benevolent showcase yet. [coverContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Gold”

When not baring it all for one fan community online, this multifaceted performer is turning it out on drag stages across the city… and is about to make her headlining debut. Applause, applause, applause for Damian Hult, aka Glamydia Clap! Thotyssey: Glamydia, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! How are you this lovely Saturday?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Glamydia Clap”

From small town boy to porn star to drag star to documentary star, Lucas Kemmerle has already led a pretty storied life for someone so young. Thotyssey gets the story right from of this fantasy wildchild, known better to some as Levi Karter and to others as Sassy Frass! Thotyssey: Hello! Are you out andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Levi Karter / Sassy Frass”

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”