The Patron of the Arts Program at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades will host its second annual Premier Speaker Event on Sunday, April 15, at 7 p.m., featuring internationally celebrated actor, author, director and science advocate Alan Alda, who will provide an evening of laughter and conversation that focuses on the art of improv, the role of empathy and the importance of good communication.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Alan Alda to the JCC for an unforgettable night,” says JCC CEO Jordan Shenker. “The goal of our Patron of the Arts program is to showcase the wide range of arts programs we offer and maximize opportunities to engage our community. Drawing a nationally celebrated personality like Alan Alda is certainly a memorable way to do this.”

This event is one of many of the JCC’s Patron of the Arts program, which provides subscribers with access to cultural arts at the JCC, including performances, films, art exhibitions and literary programs. The program also supports innovative children’s cultural arts programming at the JCC.

All attendees will receive a copy of Alan Alda’s newly released book, “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?” Tickets: VIP $360 Exclusive for Patron of the Arts Subscribers includes reserved VIP seating, meet and greet with photo opportunity and dessert reception. Preferred Admission $100 includes priority seating. General Admission $50. To purchase tickets, visit www.jccotp.org/alda. For more information contact Nina Bachrach, [email protected]. This event is supported in part by The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation.