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I’m so incredibly proud to share a piece of art that has been captured on film; being asked to share my story with a room filled with my own community of artists, friends, chosen family, and colleagues was a night that left this non-binary creative overwhelmed with gratitude. 🙏🏾

@covenanthouseny held its annual Sleep Out, a fundraising and networking opportunity for individuals within different groups and communities to come together and raise funds and gain awareness surrounding the resources and needs for young individuals facing the challenges of this housing crisis. 🕊️

Asked to participate, and celebrated as a guest speaker, marking 10 years since I walked through those doors, and officially became a member of the community that saved me from homelessness, I shared, for the first time, my experiences and thoughts about the hardships surrounding living authentically as a biPOC queer person… 🏳️‍🌈

Facing this reality, and seeing exactly how far we’ve come since walking through those doors, knowing that there are more and similar storied youth out there, hit home, and broke me. But to be held and surrounded by people who were of similar backgrounds, and industry leaders, allowed for perseverance and courage to continue our fight… proudly standing in our identity no longer hiding from our past. ✨

A deeply personal and heartfelt “thank - you” to the members of the Covenant House community who have remained strong in their belief and commitment towards supporting their youth even after their departure from their programs… if it wasn’t for your dedication to my passions, goals, and dreams, I wouldn’t be standing tall today. ❤️‍🩹

This Fall, I’m SO PROUD to begin sharing a range of advocacy based content, headed into 2026, which is already shaping up to be a very important and exciting milestone for one giant queer. 🌟

#queer #pride #education #community #queereducation #bipoc #representation #diversity #inclusivity #youth #endyouthhomelessness #youtharethefuture
#drag #dragqueen #dragqueens #queerart #queerartist #cocoabutterqueen👑 #community #lgbtqia #MarilynMonhoe #loveislove #TeamMarilyn #CovLove #CovenantHouse #CHNYAlumni #MarcelleLaBrecque

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I don’t think there are enough words of gratitude for the people that I get to work with for making this moment happen for this #BroadwayBaby… ✨

Nine years ago, I met this amazing woman. Absolutely starstruck, unable to believe that we were sharing the same space, and humbled to no end that she’d spent her evening with someone like me… while a quick and simple encounter, it was the spark of inspiration that she left behind, that continued to burn brighter with each passing performance or rehearsal session. 🌟

Flash forward to this past weekend, I’m asked to attend as a guest speaker, sharing a raw personal life experience in front of peers, friends and chosen family, members of the community I’ve respected and fallen in love with… supported completely years later by the incredible, Audra McDonald (@audramcdonald) 🎭

While I’m still reeling from this experience, the roar of the applause and true support that came from folx who give their all; I’m forever indebted and thankful to the community that is part of my chosen family, Covenant House (@covenant_house / @covenanthouseny), for furthering my platform, for supporting my dreams and standing by your commitment to supporting all young people who have entered your lives. ❤️‍🩹

#queer #pride #education #community #queereducation #bipoc #representation #diversity #inclusivity #youth #endyouthhomelessness #youtharethefuture
#drag #dragqueen #dragqueens #queerart #queerartist #cocoabutterqueen👑 #community #lgbtqia #MarilynMonhoe #loveislove #TeamMarilyn #CovLove #CovenantHouse #CHNYAlumni #AudraMcDonald #MarcelleLaBrecque

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They say that manifesting your dreams is the best way to become the person you were meant to be. ✨

With the announcement that @kinkybootsmusical is returning for a National Tour, I wanted to take the time to highlight exactly what this show has had not only in my creative career, but my personal life over these past seven years.

I never dreamed I’d be “Lola”. For the longest time I just wanted to be part of a project and show, whose message matched my own personal mission for what this world could be. For years, I studied. I trained. I learned every track imaginable, all the choreography, all the staging, just waiting for the day to get the phone call.

2022 really put things in into perspective. It was my first international booking, it was my first New York City headlining production, and I met the creative minds behind the musical that gave me this platform.

I’ve met so many wonderful people, folx who continue to cheer me on as the show travels from regional, community and professional theaters; with people coming back to me saying the same thing… “We wish we could have seen you…” ❤️

I wasn’t sure if I was ready to step back into the boots, but one thing is for damn certain. I’m going to fight like hell to get into the Tour. This show, in short, is my life story. The loss, the heartbreak, and the authenticity. It’s in my bones, and the glitter is in my DNA.

So. @daryl_roth , @kinkybootsmusical , @jammyprod , @theharveyfierstein and @cyndilauper… you’ve got a “Lola” who’s ready when you need her. 💋

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I’d say… I have the world’s best job. ✨

It’s been SUCH a treat being able to return as an Alumni Guest Speaker during @covenanthouseny’s recent Youth Homlessness Rally while on my recent performance tour as @marilynmonhoeny! 💋

Seeing so many familiar faces, and people who have supported our creative endeavors since the very beginning was such a full-circle moment, especially while being able to share and connect with others during this bold #AllInMovement. ✊🏾

Myself, alongside numerous volunteers and staffers, packed over 500 outreach kits for youth experiencing homelessness, added signatures to their petition to Congress to pass funding for youth homelessness services, and got curious people involved in the movement by declaring that not only are we all committed to serving the young people who come through Covenant House’s doors, we’re also working to create a future where youth homelessness does not even exist as we know it today. ✨

A super thank you to our partners at @ChickfilA Tri-State, @delta, @HardRockNewYork, @kiausa @NewTraditionMedia, @outfrontmediausa, @Starbucks, @Shutterfly, and TSX for helping us to kick off this month with the Rally to End Youth Homelessness in Times Square, and to my colleagues at Covenant House (Pam, Shakeema, Kris, and my incredible presenter, Eddie Izzard!) ❤️

#lgbtqia #gay #queer #pride #education #community #queereducation #bipoc #representation #diversity #inclusivity #youth #endyouthhomelessness #youtharethefuture
#drag #dragqueen #dragqueens #queer #queerart #queerartist #pride #cocoabutterqueen👑 #community #lgbtqia #marilynmonhoe💋 #loveislove #covenanthouse

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We have a vision. We have a movement. We're ALL IN!

The Rally to End Youth Homelessness in Times Square officially kicked off our bold new approach to ending this ongoing crisis. Hundreds of supporters joined alongside Jericka Duncan, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Aurora Culpo, and numerous partners to declare that not only are we committed to serving the young people who come through our doors, we're working to create a future where youth homelessness does not even exist as we know it today.

In just a few hours in Times Square, we packed over 500 outreach kits for youth experiencing homelessness, added signatures to our petition to Congress to pass funding for youth homelessness services, and got curious people passing by involved in the movement.

Special thank you to our partners at @ChickfilA Tri-State, Delta Air Lines, @HardRockNewYork, Kia, @NewTraditionMedia, @outfrontmediausa, Starbucks, @Shutterfly, and TSX for helping us to kick off this month with the Rally to End Youth Homelessness in Times Square!

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🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾🌈 NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾🌈

I’ve been thinking long and hard about my journey becoming Marilyn… exactly what that meant and how that impacted the many relationships I had cultivated and nurtured throughout the years. 📚

When I started on this path, I was told that I wouldn’t make it in this industry; that I needed a stable career and to be rational. In spite of these odds, I pushed boundaries to make and pave room for myself in spaces where being different wasn’t the “normal”. ✨

I welcomed difficult and uncomfortable conversations, just to be able to get a glimpse into other’s perspectives and open doors for new possibilities. 🙌🏾

Being a queer trailblazer hasn’t been easy, and is often lonely. But the most rewarding part of this adventure has been finding out how much easier it’s been for others to walk similar paths to my own. 🫶🏾

I am unbelievably proud to be standing tall, and authentic in my identity, as a non-binary biPOC theatrical creative. And in case reintroductions are necessary… ☀️

Hi. I’m Marilyn Monhoe, I’m non-binary and use she/her, they/them pronouns. 👋🏾🏳️‍⚧️

It’s nice to meet you. 😊

📸: @dannybristollphoto / @dirtysugar

#NationalComingOutDay❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #queer #loveislove #nonbinary #community #nyc #authenticity #diversity #actor #marcellelabrecque #dragqueen #marilynmonhoe

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🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾🌈 NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾🌈

I’ve been thinking long and hard about my journey becoming Marcelle… exactly what that meant and how that impacted the many relationships I had cultivated and nurtured throughout the years. 📚

When I started on this path, I was told that I wouldn’t make it in this industry; that I needed a stable career and to be rational. In spite of these odds, I pushed boundaries to make and pave room for myself in spaces where being different wasn’t the “normal”. ✨

I welcomed difficult and uncomfortable conversations, just to be able to get a glimpse into other’s perspectives and open doors for new possibilities. 🙌🏾

Being a queer trailblazer hasn’t been easy, and is often lonely. But the most rewarding part of this adventure has been finding out how much easier it’s been for others to walk similar paths to my own. 🫶🏾

I am unbelievably proud to be standing tall, and authentic in my identity, as a non-binary biPOC theatrical creative. And in case reintroductions are necessary… ☀️

Hi. I’m Marcelle LaBrecque, I’m non-binary and use they/them pronouns. 👋🏾🏳️‍⚧️

It’s nice to meet you. 😊

📸: @dannybristollphoto / @dirtysugar

#NationalComingOutDay❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #queer #loveislove #nonbinary #community #nyc #authenticity #diversity #actor #marcellelabrecque #dragqueen #marilynmonhoe

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Camera dump (part 5).

Baby grand and casa should pay me at this point for the amount of promotion I’ve done. Rockarolla too.

PS: can’t tag everyone they won’t let me 🤷‍♂️

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Camera dump (part 4).
Very demure, very mindful.
Kitten, cowboy & martinis.

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After what seems like an eternity, Marilyn Monhoe (@marilynmonhoeny) and I have FINALLY gotten around to getting some footage of what it takes to get into the title role of “LOLA/SIMON” during a standard production of the musical KINKY BOOTS! 👠

This makeup plot is an absolute BEAST and is not for the faint of heart, but as you can tell, I absolutely LOVE getting into this character. The giant smile and faces towards the end of the almost 3 hour journey make it absolutely worth it! ✨

Keep an eye out for some more #kinkyboots related content over the next few weeks, as I’m slowly going throwing my archives of content from past productions! 🎭

A super special thank you to Hampshire College (@hampshirecollege / @hampshirecollegetheater) for giving us the space to film this Timelapse video! 🎥

#lgbtqia #gay #queer #pride #education #college #community #queereducation #bipoc #representation #diversity #inclusivity #drag #dragqueen #dragqueens #queerart #queerartist #pride #cocoabutterqueen👑 #MarilynMonhoe💋 #TeamMonhoe💋 #KinkyBoots #musicaltheatre

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Being an actor/performer comes with a lot of side hustles and mini projects… but this adventure was one that I never expected would become part of my personal journey.

Meet The Carey Family. These beautiful humans were looking for a nanny in September of 2018, and after meeting, I immediately jumped into this unit. Now, did I know how to change a diaper and keep my cool on a daily basis? Not a chance. But, I knew that with enough love and patience, these kids would be set for success.

Over the next four years, caretakers would come and go, eventually offering me the opportunity to takeover the unit full-time, these kids slowly becoming more and more a part of my life. Even booking my first international show, this family rallied and made miracles happen so I could achieve my goals of creating art.

Recently, being forced to face the reality of needing to care for my physical health, today was my last day spending time with the people I now get to call part of my chosen family. These people have seen me at my absolute worst, and my best, all while allowing me to be a role model for not only their children, but for their community of friends, and peers.

I’m filled with so many emotions, but I cannot imagine what my life would look like without having met these amazing people. Thank you for loving me, welcoming me into your home, and allowing me to support your family during this incredible time.

It’s time to rest, and take it slow. But I will be back. And until then? Love.💕

#nanny #childcare #queer #caretaker #socialwork #brooklyn #lifeskills #raisingkids #nyc #loveislove #chosenfamily

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