Category Archives: On Point With

Armed with live vocals, sharp humor and genuine outrageousness, Philadelphia door goddess Martine just became the first preliminary winner of Crystal Envy’s Diamond Race. Could the finale crown be next? [Cover photo: Chavel]. Thotyssey: Martine, hello! Thanks for chatting today! Do you have a bunch of Spooky Season looks planned for the month? Martine: ForContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Martine”

This bewitching burlesquer is stripping their way through Spooky Season: Witch Tulips! [Cover photo: @mffphotography] Thotyssey: Hello Witch! Thanks for chatting with us today! Spooky Season is upon us… is this a special time of year for you, or is every day Halloween for you? Witch Tulips: Hello! So happy to be chatting with you!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Witch Tulips”

Dancer, choreographer, teacher, commentator, actor, producer, host… Julz Romell is a treasure chest of talent to discover this Spooky Season! [Cover photo: Kat Huang] Thotyssey: Julz, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! It’s been a mild October so far, but we’re looking at a Nor’easter on the way as of this writing! Are youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Julz Romell”

Currently one of NYC’s most gorgeously costumed drag queens, the India-born Malai is here to dazzle for Diwali this month. Thotyssey: Hello Malai, thanks for chatting today! How is Spooky Season treating you so far? Malai: Fantastic, actually! For us drag queens, dressing up as something spooky isn’t much of a stretch! Spooky season isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Malai”

This Philadelphia firebrand is no stranger to Brooklyn drag, and is currently slaying an epic new Jersey drag competition: Allyria Everlasting! [Cover photo: Chavel] Thotyssey: Allyria, hello! I know you are in pageant prelim recovery mode and we’ll get to how that went in a bit. But generally, how do you like Spooky Season Drag?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Allyria Everlasting”

Currently one of Brooklyn drag’s best known and busiest portraitists today, Ryan Kell aka Seek Axiom is bringing out the monsters this spooky season. Thotyssey: Ryan, hello! This must be a busy time for you… drag folks gotta get their Halloween looks on their socials and show flyers! Have you been overwhelmed with spookiness recently?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seek Axiom”

A producer and DJ playing some of the city’s hottest clubs and parties who works behind the scenes with an important collective and recently happily married in a throuple… Eric Umble shares it all. [Cover photo: Marco Antonio] Thotyssey: Hi Eric, thanks so much for talking today! By the time this will be out, it’llContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eric Umble”

Ending September with turns in two huge drag competitions, the fast-blooming Blossom Dior is starting her October preparing for a third! [Cover photo: Jada Honey Diamondz] Thotyssey: Hello Blossom! It’s now officially Halloween Month… are you a fan of spooky looks and numbers, or is this not your time, lol? Blossom Dior: Although I’m notContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blossom Dior”

A queen known for hot choreo, live vocals and impressive NYC drag family connections, Lita Desire Valenciaga is now about to give her fellow contestants a run for their money in a major upcoming pageant! Thotyssey: Hello Lita, thanks so much for talking to us today! I know this is a busy time for you,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lita Desire Valenciaga”

A talented Jersey drag up-and-comer, can Lexie Legato become our first Diamond Diva? [Photo credit: Chavel] Thotyssey: Lexie, hello! This is no doubt a busy time for you, but are you getting into your pumpkin spice this Spooky Season yet? Lexie Legato: Hiya Thotyssey! It has in fact been super-duper busy over in my bubbleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lexie Legato”

No need to panic… Zanax is here to fill your candy bags this Halloween Month! Thotyssey: Happy Almost Spooky Season, Zanax! Zanax: Hello hello! I’m guessing you have many looks to share with us these coming weeks. I do! This is the first time in three years I won’t be scare acting, so all ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zanax”

Breaking into DJing during NYC’s peak megaclub era, James Andersen remains a major force in one of the city’s most well known gay bars… and beyond! Thotyssey: James, hello! How is September treating you so far? James Andersen: So far it’s been great; looking forward to the cooler fall temps! How many years have youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: James Andersen”

A young DJ and music professional on the rise known for making sexy parties even sexier: Mike Schreder! Thotyssey: Hi Mike! How is September treating you so far? Mike Schreder: September has been treating me well; I’ve actually been super busy juggling my day job and DJ gigs. It almost feels like that famous GagaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mike Schreder”

She’s partaking in two huge Jersey drag pageants at once, but she’s already a winner: Sasha Curvy is here to slay! [Cover photo: Chavel] Thotyssey: Hey Sasha! I see you were part of a Legally Blonde drag tribute at Paradise on Wednesday, how did that go? Sasha Curvy: You know what’s funny? I am soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Curvy”

This Philadelphia cowboy is Drag Wars’ first All-Star king, and is conquering more and more of New York: Eugene Rideher Betta! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Hi Eugene, how is September treating you? Eugene Rideher Betta: September has been amazing so far — I’ve been spending the whole month up here catching a vibe andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eugene Rideher Betta”

A longtime theatrical queen who’s become a staple of Stonewall programming, Miss Robusta Capp is shooting back to the stage this Spooky Season. Thotyssey: Hello, Robusta! We’re in crazy times now as a nation, but how are you doing otherwise this September? Other than the obvious *gestures wildly,* I’m fabulous. I’ve got two shows I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Robusta Capp”

This megastar of drag and TV was the youngest contestant in the eighth seaosn of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and a notorious fan favorite of that franchise’s fourth “All Stars” season two years later. Known for her high glam fashions, longest-ever-legs and deadpan wit, Naomi Smalls is about to hit NYC in a big way thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Naomi Smalls”

They came late to the art of drag, but Mx. Bee, the multitalented Mx. Alphabet City Laughs hopeful, is currently stinging the moment! Thotyssey: Mx Bee, hello! Thanks for finding a moment to chat during this busy time of pageant prep! Are you enjoying putting your package together, or is it too stressful? Mx. Bee:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mx. Bee”

This Princess of Paradise is ready for her Diamonds: Jersey drag newbie Milani! [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Milani, hello! How is Early Spooky Season treating you so far? Milani: To be completely honest, this fall has been super busy for me. I’ve been focusing more on getting my name out there as a performer. You’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Milani”

These two fabulously feline drag performers are actually two halves of the same artist: run through the jungle with Cheetah Quila and Leopard Killa! Thotyssey: Greetings! How is September treating you so far? Cheetah Quila aka Leopard Killa: Hello! September has been treating me well so far. There are lots of new beginnings and interestingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cheetah Quila / Leopard Killa”