Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 544

ISSUE #544
COVER:
ALASKA
THUNDERFUCK
PHOTOS BY JEN ROSENSTEIN
PUBLISHER MICHAEL TODD
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DESIGN AGOTA CORREA
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NYC’S NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNING BLOGGER/
WRITER & INTERVIEWER JIM SILVESTRI
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ANGEL OF MY DREAMS
(FRAGILE FUTURE VS. UNTIL
DAWN MASHUP) JADE
APPLE (KEEGSTAND REMIX)
CHARLI XCX
CHECK
FLO
ESPRESSO X CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY
HEAD (JAMES QUEEN CLUB EDIT)SABRINA
CARPENTER VS. KYLIE MINOGUE
GOOD LUCK, BABE! (JAMES
QUEEN’S “TITANIUM’ MASHUP)
CHAPPELL ROAN VS. DAVID GUETTA
GUESS (SEFU REMIX)
CHARLI XCX, BILLIE EILISH
JOYRIDE (DAVID MICHAEL CLUB MIX)
KESHA
SUPER GRAPHIC ULTRA MODERN
AURA GIRL (ARGONAUT MASHUP)
CHAPPELL ROAN VS. LADY GAGA
TASTE
SABRINA CARPENTER
THE BOY IS MINE X TRUFFLE
BUTTER (ADAMUSIC MASHUP)
ARIANA GRANDE VS. NICKI MINAJ
THROWBACK
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CRAZY IN LOVE
BEYONCÉ, JAY-Z
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC (THE
WIDEBOYS CLUB MIX) RIHANNA
HAPPINESS (WIDEBOYS REMIX)
ALEXIS JORDAN
HOW WILL I KNOW (2 TRUST REFIX)
WHITNEY HOUSTON
INTO THE GROOVE (DJ MHARK
REDRUM) MADONNA
POKER FACE (SASHA GOODMAN
REMIX) LADY GAGA
TIMBER
PITBULL, KESHA
WANNABE
SPICE GIRLS
WE BELONG TOGETHER
(PAT C’S ‘LSM’ MASHUP)
MARIAH CAREY
(YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY
(THE STOP REMIX) BRITNEY SPEARS
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JIM SILVESTRI @ THOTYSSEY
ALASKA SPEAKS!!
PHOTO CREDIT SHAUN VADELLA
Hello, Alaska! You just
performed at the Ice Palace on
Fire Island. How did that go?
It was amazing. Cherry Grove is
my favorite place on planet Earth.
I think there’s a special, precious
magic there that is so unique and
feeds my soul and my spirit and
it’s always very hard to leave. We
had a great time singing lesbian
anthems at the Ice Palace.
WWW.ALASKATHUNDERFUCK.COM
Have you been keeping up with
“Drag Race Global All-Stars?”
If so, how are you liking it so
far? Is it too much of an Alyssa
lovefest, lol?
I’m loving Alyssa’s Drag Race!But
honestly, she’s amazing. And
if people are tuning in just for
Alyssa, they get to know all of the
other girls a little bit more, which
is a bonus because they’re all
brilliant. It’s fun.
Is competing on a full season
of “Drag Race” something
you miss at all or something
you might ever consider doing
again?
If RuPaul called me, I would go.
That wasn’t always the case,
but I’m open to it because it’s
my favorite show and there is no
other experience like it. However,
I don’t think it’ll ever happen. I
think it’s more likely that I would
go into outer space than ever be
back on Drag Race.

You have so much great
music out there. I’ve always
wondered when you started
writing and recording... and
if the process of writing pop/
rock songs is very different
than writing music for the
stage?
When I first started drag, I was
inspired by wacko artists like
Jer Ber Jones and Squeaky
Blonde and I always wanted
to have my own music to
perform. So I recorded songs
here and there. I would always
think, “What would work well in
a gay nightclub?” and usually,
the answer was loud lyrics that
were easy to understand and
were kind of funny or cunty. So
I find that still holds true.
“Drag: The Musical,” the
show you created (along
with Tomas Costanza,
Ashley Gordon and director/
choreographer Spencer Liff)
and starred in that had a
well-received run in L.A., is
coming to New York’s New
World Stages at the end of
September! What does it
mean for you to have a show
of your making running in
the musical theater capital of
the world?
It’s so major. I’m very excited
because I’m really proud of it.
I’m also scared
shitless. But
that’s normal,
right?
Can you tell
us a bit about
the genesis
of “Drag”?
What inspired
it and how
long has the
process been
of developing
and
workshopping
it to the point
where we’ll
see it at
New World
Stages?
We’ve been working on the
show for over seven years.
Each time we put the show
on its feet, it gets better and
better, and the brilliant people
who are involved bring it to life
in new ways. I’m excited to see
this latest iteration because I
think it’s going to be fucking
amazing.
“Drag: The Musical” is
a fun take on an almost
Shakespearean theme: two
drag houses at war! As an
alum of the famous House
of Haunt or just in your
general observations, have
you known drag families that
were in conflict with each
other?
It’s always a thing. There are
always longstanding conflicts
or rivalries between queens in
the drag world. And the story
gets twisted and grows and
gets blown out of proportion
over the years. The show is
centered around a drama
like that. But it’s also a story
about finding more about your
authentic self through the
power of drag. So it’s cunty,
shady and fierce, but you also
might cry.
The rest of the cast is a
great mix of multitalented
non-drag stage performers,
as well as Drag Race alums
Jujubee and New York’s own
Jan Sport, plus another New
York queen: the amazing
Lagoona Bloo! As far as the
drag cast goes, did you have
these girls in mind for a long
time before you cast them?
When we first started, we had
to find drag queens who could
act, dance, be funny, look
fierce and sing their faces off.
So Jan and Juju and Lagoona
were our first choices, and
I was astonished that they
said yes to being in this new,
unknown show and get paid
very little money for a shit ton
of work. And they brought the
show to life in ways I never
could have imagined. And
they’re still with us, being
sickening and singing their
pussies off. I love them.
J. Elaine Marcos, who has a
number of Broadway credits
in her resume including
A Chorus Line and Miss
Saigon, is also in the cast.
What’s it like working with
her?
She’s a genius. She’s easily
the funniest person of the
millennium. And so kind and
also hot. I love her.

And of course... New Kids
on the Block superstar Joey
McIntyre (also a theater vet
himself) is featured as well.
You’re definitely too young
to remember New Kids
mania, but can you totally
see that teen idol star power
in him?
Oh, mama, my sister had a
Joey McIntyre poster in her
room growing up, so I’m aware
of the power of the New Kids.
Joey has been so amazing
helping us find the character
of Tom. He’s a really great
actor and he’s shown us that
New Kids fans are as fiercely
dedicated as Drag Race fans.
Do you have a favorite
moment or song from the
show?
I actually love a newer song
in the show that we wrote for
Joey’s character. He plays the
lone straight guy in a world full
of drag queens, and the song
is called “Straight Man” and it’s
so good. I love singing it, which
makes no sense but somehow
does.
Drag and theater have mixed
well before: La Cage, Kinky
Boots, Priscilla, Some Like
it Hot, etc. And many drag
queens were born from
struggling acting careers. Do
you feel a strong similarity
between the arts of musical
theater and drag?
It certainly makes sense. I
studied theater in my early life,
but when I was in my early
20s, the last thing I wanted to
do was have head shots and
go on auditions because I was
more interested in smoking
cigarettes and binge drinking.
So I chose drag instead--a
career where I could drink at
work. But the sensibility of the
theater has always stayed
with me. And now, I don’t drink
at work or smoke cigarettes
anymore, but I still find the
fusion between drag
and classic theater
to be thrilling and
fierce.
You’re gonna be
really busy with
this show over the
next few months,
but do you plan
to pass the time
in any other
particular way
here? Museums,
bar shows, other
Broadway shows,
glory holes, etc?
At New World, our
off day is Tuesday,
so I have a feeling
those Tuesdays
will be when I can
see other shows
happening on
and off Broadway
because there is
a lot of cool shit
happening right now.
I also will be eating
Chipotle a lot.
Aside from the
girls in your cast,
do you have any
other NYC queens
you stan?
I love Shequida.
She’s so talented
and hilarious and
also beautiful. And I
love Izzy Uncut. And
Busted.
What will the status be of
“Race Chaser,” the super
popular podcast you co-host
with Willam, during “Drag’s”
run?
We’ll still be doing the pod,
because we have a mission
to discuss, dissect and
disseminate information
about every single episode of
RuPaul’s Drag Race. So, stay
tuned.
Is there anything else you
wanna say about Drag: The
Musical or any other future
projects, tours, music etc?
Come see the show. I’m really
proud of it. You can get tickets
at DragTheMusical.com. Go
now. I’ll wait.
And finally, which album
has given you more life this
summer: Brat or Pink Pony
Club?
I think both can be true at the
same time. I can wear a pink
cowboy hat with fishnets that I
tore on the lawn chair outside.
PHOTO CREDIT ALBERT SANCHEZ

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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Angelo Ellerbee
“Before I Let You Go” An Eloquent Book
Announcement Event by Eileen Shapiro
PHOTO BY MIKE TODD
Industry captain and multimedia
marketing maverick celebrated the
release of his book “Before I Let You
Go: Life Lessons From An Industry
Guru” at a private event at Mr.
Chow in New York City on August
24. Illustrious guests included the
legendary Dionne Warwick who
wrote the forward, Kevin Taylor, who
wrote the manuscript with Angelo,
and iconic singer Melba Moore. Also
at the event was Mickey Burns from
the late night show “Profiles With
Mickey Burns”, political delegate
Edwina Martin, PEP Real Estate
entrepreneur John Pasquale, Get
Out Magazine publisher Mike Todd
and myself, with others from radio
and news outlets.
The book is dedicated to “the broken hearted person that’s feels that they have
no purpose to exist in life”, “the LGBTQIA+ family who feels like they might
never be fully loved”, the HIV & AIDS community victims, the homeless, the
domestic abuse victims, “the drug addicts who are lost in society” and “the
incarcerated who long for forgiveness.” The dedication page alone tells the story
of the night in itself.
Angelo has represented legends, including James Mtume, Melba Moore,
Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Robert Kool, Mary, J. Blige, and others. In
his book, he shares his wisdom with proven tips that will help entertainers and
entrepreneurs. He felt important to pass on his wisdom to the next generation.
The book covers brand building, confidence, style, how you get artists to trust
you, etc. It’s filled with empowering and inspirational quotes throughout.
On behalf of Get Out Magazine, we want to wish Angelo great success and thank
him for an inspiring and enjoyable evening. The book is now available in stores
and online and the audio book is in production to come out soon.

JIM SILVESTRI @ THOTYSSEY
PHOTO CREDIT RYAN KELL @SEEKAXIOM
Best description
of my drag: Audrey
is the fun, cool aunt
who wants everyone
to be happy and
have fun. She loves
making people laugh
and providing an
outlet of unabridged
joy.
How many years
I’ve been at it: I
started drag about
six years ago, but I
didn’t start working
until the second
year, and then we
had that global
pandemic. So, I
consider myself a
young and fresh
three-and-a-halfyear-old.
Drag Performer of the Month:
SUDDENLY AUDREY
Most important
diva ever: The
one and only Kelly
Clarkson.
A drag performer
I admire: The
icon, Coco Peru.
The man of my
dreams: A nerd
who is passionate
about what they
love.
Drink of choice:
Tequila!
Best thing about
drag: Meeting
wonderful,
mindful people. I
adore my sisters
endlessly.
Original hometown: I was born and raised
in the boogie-down Bronx. New York City will
always be my home.
Favorite number to do: I have many favorite
numbers, which can vary depending on the
audience, location, or time of the month.
Currently, I enjoy performing my Wendy
Williams mix.
A number I will NEVER do: “Defying Gravity”
from Wicked.
Reason I started drag: I signed up for a onenight-only
drag debut show. I just wanted to try
it once. I never expected to make a career out
of it! It’s been a wild but gratifying experience.
Worst thing about drag: Nightlife can have a
detrimental impact on one’s mental well-being.
It’s important to remember that we are all here
to have fun.
Proudest drag moment I’ve had: My first
solo-produced event at 3 Dollar Bill, Haus of X,
was a whirlwind.
Weirdest drag moment I’ve had: I once got
yelled at backstage at Watch What Happens
Live by a wildly famous pop star.
Best advice to a new queen: Quit!
Where to find me: Icon Astoria every Saturday
IG: @suddenlyaudrey

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