Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 499

ISSUE #499
COVER:
CONSTANTINE
ROUSOULI, MARLA
MINDELLE AND
ALEX ELLIS
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NYC. Earlier
this year,
fans got a
preview taste
of Lovari’s
NHBX when
his court
case was the
topic of a
Judge Jerry
episode.
Lovari will
also appear
in six horror
due for
release later
this year,
including
“The Barn

A NEW KWEEN
IS CROWNED IN ASTORIA
his eye open for a venue
for over a year, until one
day he noticed that the
space formerly occupied
by Viva Viva had become
available. The venue is
meaningful trinkets
along the bar and even a
portrait of Alvarado’s dog,
dressed as royalty.
There’s been a new
Kween in town, ever since
the gay bar and lounge
on 30th Avenue in Astoria
had its grand opening on
June 10. It’s embellished
with interesting artwork,
crowns everywhere and
even a pink throne that
has already become a
media.
But the most important
thing, according to
owner Pedro Alvarado,
is creating a positive
environment where
everyone feels celebrated,
and that’s what inspired
the name Kween.
“When you motivate or
recognize something
about someone, if
someone tells you they
got a new job, it’s like,
‘Yasss, kween!’ It’s very
motivating to people,
and I want to put that in
everybody’s life, like, ‘Yes,
you can do it. Yes, you
can make the American
dream–pursue it and make
it happen’,” Alvarado said.
Opening his own bar was
always Alvarado’s dream.
Originally hailing from
Venezuela, he moved
to Astoria and built up
tons of experience by
working in hospitality for
over 20 years in venues
around the city, including
Astoria’s two other gay
bars, Icon and Albatross.
He spent the time learning
every aspect of the
industry, from bartender to
manager, and continually
set money aside for his
dream bar. Alvarado kept
“It’s been designed in my
mind for 10 years now,”
Alvarado said. “My goal
was to make it as nice
as possible and at the
same time, for artists to
come and do whatever
performances they want.
If they want to do their
poetry, drag king, drag
queen, whatever you
want to do and express
yourself, this is the space
for it.”
Kween had its soft
opening on May 16 and
Alvarado said there was
an outpour of support.
They now offer Drag
Brunch on Saturdays and
Sundays–two seatings,
with shows at 1PM and
3:30PM, with a company
of different drag artists
every weekend. “We are
welcoming to all who want
to come and show their
talent and the chance
to be part of the Kween
family,” Alvarado beamed.

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Their food is delicious
modern American cuisine
Latin American and Asian
cuisines. The kitchen is open
Monday through Friday from
4-10 PM, and there’s Taco
Tuesdays that you can’t miss.
They also offer different
entertainment every night,
ranging from Bingo Tuesdays
to Karaoke Wednesdays to a
Latino Party on Thursdays.
Come by, celebrate with us at
Kween and let’s spread the
love within our community.
For brunch reservations:
Kweenastoria.com

The benevolent White Queen of
Aureum and her warrior guardian
welcome twins into the world.
Knowing that the White Queen’s
bloodline is the only way to gain
control of the powerful magic of the
Seed, the Red Empress, seeking to
gain ultimate power over Aureum,
hatches an evil plan to kidnap
one of the twins setting our tale in
motion.
The Seed commands the forces of
nature and imbues its carrier with
immense power and strength.
In the meantime, a young academic has
discovered a key that magically transports
him to Aureum where he stumbles into
a world of wonder and the fascinating
characters who staunchly defend it.
Through the sorcery of the Red Empress,
a gathering of dark powers threatens
the tranquil world of Aureum, and its
all costs.
most unusual places, and how the bonds
that unite us are stronger than those that
divide us.

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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
ne of the most vibrant musical
parodies to hit the off-Broadway
stage, Titanique is entertaining
fans of Celine Dion and Titanic
alike at Asylum NYC. The cast
members are all hilarious farceurs
with practically super-human
voices.
Titanique is a wildly clever
spoof of the movie Titanic, deftly
working the hit songs of Celine
Dion into the plot. Get Out was
able to interview the cast/creators,
including writers Marla Mindelle,
who plays Celine, and Constantine
Rousouli who portrays Jack…
INTERVIEW
MARLA
MINDELLE
How did you prepare for
your role as Celine Dion?

How did you prepare for
your role as Celine Dion?
As co-author of the
musical, did you have in
mind the role of Celine
Dion right from the start?
You all look like you have
so much fun doing this.
Can you think of some
behind-the-scenes fun that
the public doesn’t know
about?
Do you have a favorite
scene?
What inspired the musical
Any word from Celine as
to the musical and her
feelings towards it?

JOHN
RIDDLE
Did you love Billy Zane in
the original movie, and did
you study his part when
preparing to do the musical?
What was your biggest
challenge in getting
comfortable with Cal?
Thus far what is the funniest
thing that’s happened
on stage while doing the
musical?
ALEX ELLIS
How did you prepare to
become Rose?
Did you have a favorite
scene in the original movie?
What were some of the
triumphs and challenges
you’ve faced doing the
musical?

JAYE
ALEXANDER
You portrayed the perfect
iceberg…How did you
prepare for that role?
Did you have any unique
challenges?
How much fun is it being an
iceberg?
KATHY
DEITCH
You are the perfect Molly
Brown. How did you prepare
for the role?
What are some of your
favorite Molly Brown scenes
or lines?
The musical is getting some
fabulous reviews. What is
your take on the audiences
that have seen it?

RYAN
DUNCAN
Why do you suppose you
were chosen to portray
Ruth?
Ruth?
What’s the most fun you’ve
had doing the musical?
CONSTANTINE
ROUSOULI
What were some of your
biggest challenges in
writing the musical and
portraying Jack?
What inspired the musical
for you?
How close is your actual
character to the Jack you
portray in the musical?
How does this compare to
other roles that you’ve had?

What was the most fun part
of creating the musical?
FRANKIE
GRANDE
Hello, Frankie. So let’s
talk about your new off-
Broadway show, Titanique.
I know it’s a spoof, so what
role do you play?
So how did you get
involved with this?
Do you get to be a little bit
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I cannot wait to see it. What
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Catch Frankie
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MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY
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CHOREOGRAPHED BY
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