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The mask is lifted tonight. At 8:00 PM EDT, Masque: A Musical Revel – Selected Songs from Act I (Original Developmental Cast) premieres on YouTube.

A macabre rock-comedy inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death, this rare preview invites you into a work still in progress. Each song unlocks every 15 minutes… until the final haunting note.

Masque first stepped onto the stage in a staged reading of Act 1 at The Shakespeare Forum in New York City, and this album now offers a rare glimpse into its evolution.

And the story continues— On October 1, 2025, the mini cast album will be released worldwide on all major platforms.

✨ Watch the premiere →

On this sacred day of Beltain, I send forth my personal blessings to each and every one of you. May this time be filled with the magic of new beginnings, the warmth of community, and the joy of celebration.

As we gather around the sacred fires, let us weave our dreams into the flames, planting the seeds of our desires and giving thanks for the blessings already received. In the dance of life, may we find harmony with the rhythms of nature and the whispers of the old ways.

Know that you are cherished and held in the embrace of the earth and sky. May the energy of Beltain fill your hearts with inspiration, your souls with passion, and your lives with abundance. And let the music of an ancient mystical tune, lead you in the way of love.

I'm truly honored to share this deeply personal aspect of myself with you.

So all my life it feels like there is a "me" who is the knower, my divine self, my self as a source connected to all things– I am "all". That part of me is what I channel for divine guidance and wisdom. It is me as my immortal self, and I am consciously aware of such. "Learn To Be Gods" is what I say to people! I name this divine me "OsiriStar".

Conversely, there exists another facet of myself, the slumbering self, struggling due to limited awareness. It's akin to my 'street kid' self, fighting for survival, gripped by fear of loss or the end of what I cherish. This self forgets that we are transient fractals within a grander artistic tapestry. It embodies my struggle for freedom, happiness, and the quest to be loved and to love.

Yet, I've come to realize there aren't two distinct selves, but rather different dimensions of my being. I navigate life by shifting my awareness between these two aspects, drawing inspiration for everything I create, whether divine or earthly (which is also divine btw). Thus, I possess wisdom, yet I can also articulate the agony of heartbreak through my art.

I believe many of you may resonate with this journey to varying degrees. We're all at different stages of awakening to our ultimate selves. So, I extend my hand to you, fellow travelers in this journey called life. My hope is that my words resonate, reminding us all that we're never truly alone.