Category Archives: On Point With

She sings! She dances! She’s funny! She’s a fashionista and a wig stylist! All the elements of a great New York drag queen. Now a hostess at The Ritz, this Venezuela-born, Minnesota-bred performer is making 2020 the Year of Johanna! [Cover photo: Oriel Pe’er] Thotyssey: Johanna, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Are weContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Johanna”

A New York queen for several years now, ’tis definitely the season to catch one of drag’s top Mariah Stans doing what she does best. Thotyssey gets Emancipated with Mimi Carey! Thotyssey: Hi Mimi! You were at The Ritz last night… how did that go? Mimi Carey: It was lovely! It’s always a fun crowd.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mimi Carey”

The Colombian-American high flying beauty queen sings and dances her way into our hearts every week in Astoria. Thotyssey gets know to the lovely Valerie BeDanza. UPDATE: This performer is now known as Hassan (2025) Thotyssey: Hey Valerie! Thanks for chatting today! I understand you’ve just returned from Israel. Hey, Jim! Yes, I was onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Valerie BeDanza”

Ari Kiki has a son! This showstopping king is joining the Haus of Kiki for a weekly family affair uptown. Thotyssey is here to get a clue or two about the amazing MysterE Mel! Thotyssey: MysterE, hello! Thanks for chatting with us on the is snowy Sunday! So, how was your Thanksgiving? MysterE Mel: MyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: MysterE Mel”

Brooklyn’s newest oddball theatrical queen, deft photographer and podcaster is a Florida native who has now truly found her tribe. Currently a regular at The Rosemont, the unholy MTHR TRSA is now making her way across all the gayborhoods with her unique blend of gags and glam… even Hell’s Kitchen! Thotyssey: Hello MTHR, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: MTHR TRSA”

Her Miss Rockbar 2020 victory may have come as a surprise to some, but this lovely and gracious performer from the same prestigious southwestern drag family as a recent RuGirl is no stranger to pageantry or wowing audiences. Victoria Williams’ reign over NYC has only just begun! Thotyssey: Hi Victoria, thanks for talking to usContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Williams”

This classically trained dancer has been turning it at the balls and the bar stages, and we are here for it all. Everybody clap if you believe in Tinkerell! Thotyssey: Tinkerbell, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! I see you were at Pieces with Kandy Muse and Janelle No. 5 for their “Queen 4 Queen” showContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tinkerbell”

One of New York nightlife’s true legendary luminaries, Lina Bradford is now dropping happy beats the whole world over. Born across the street from Carnegie Hall and making her name firstly as dancing queen Girlina and later as Fire Island superstar DJ Lina, she is about to come full circle with a slew of stellarContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lina Bradford”

‘Tis the season for Brooklyn’s newest Spooptress Iodine Quartz to spill the pea soup all over Thotyssey re: her monstrous origins, the challenges of being a POC creature queen, her drag mom and children, a recipe for puke, Charli the Enema… and of course, “Dragula!” Thotyssey: Greetings, Ms. Quartz!, thanks for talking with us! AsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Iodine Quartz”

This gifted singer has led an incredibly storied life from Connecticut to Puerto Rico and back again, and is now flourishing as both a role model within New York’s leather community and the host of a well-received monthly cabaret. Keep your eyes and ears on this emerging talent, Jae W. Brown! Thotyssey: Hey, Jae!  HowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jae W. Brown”

Instrumental in the new wave of Long Island drag and now making things happen in Brooklyn, here is a young queen in full bloom. It’s time we all wandered into the Garden of Evil to stop and smell the lovely Jessica Rose! [Cover Photo: Alex Stafford] Thotyssey: Jessica, hello! How is the Spooky Season treatingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jessica Rose”

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”