NY_HEARTS: PARK SLOPE Returns Now thru June 16

After an successful initial first run in Park Slope, NY_Hearts storywalks returns today, May 24 - June 16 to share the story of Sal and Madelyn, two struggling Brooklyn musicians. Part walking tour, part love story, NY_Hearts offers people a new way to discover NYC by stepping into the characters' shoes. Set in NYC neighborhoods, participants enjoy drinks and other surprises from local businesses, which are featured in an audio story shared over mobile devices. Other bits of the story include character websites, online character vlogs, original music and visual art.

Carlo Albán plays the role of Sal, a songwriter who meets the love of his life, Madelyn. Together, amidst the brownstones of Park Slope, they write tunes and find more than just a musicial partner.

"We're thrilled to be extending the Park Slope storywalk," said creator and producer James Carter. "It's been a beautiful spring, and participants have been treated to a great story as they visit beautiful locations and get cool gifts from our fantastic participating businesses. I can't wait for more people to enjoy it."

Featuring six different locations in the Park Slope, Brooklyn including three small businesses, NY_Hearts: Park Slope integrates goods and services featured in the tale. Participating partners include Babeland, DeLuxe, and Bar Toto. Conceived as a fun way to discover the New York neighborhoods, the ticket includes coffee, drinks and a surprise toy.

NY_Hearts: Park Slope will continue today, May 24 - June 16, 2013. Purchase tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com. For details about the show or to listen to part one, visit www.NY-Hearts.com.

Carlo Albán has been acting in theater, film and television for over twenty years. He has appeared on television shows ranging from Sesame Street to Prison Break, and in films such as Whip It, Margaret and 21 Grams. As a writer, he developed his solo show Intríngulis, dealing with his experiences growing up as an undocumented immigrant, with LAByrinth Theater Company. Intríngulis received its world premiere in November 2010 in Los Angeles, in conjunction with Labyrinth and the Elephant Theater. Carlo is a member of LAByrinth Theater Company and a recipient of New Dramatists' Charles Bowden Award.

One Muse Presents is a presenting and producing company of James Carter a playwright and experience designer. He uses transmedia to tell rich and exciting stories. Transmedia describes one story told over multiple digital and physical platforms. His previous transmedia play, Feeder: A Love Story, was presented by terraNOVA Collective at HERE. More about One Muse Presents and James Carter at www.onemuse.com.

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