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Writers Present: Alan Alda Talk and Q&A on Tuesday, June 13
Norman P. Murray Community Center
Mission Viejo, CA, CA
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Writers Present: Alan Alda Talk and Q&A on Tuesday, June 13
Writers Present: Alan Alda General admission tickets include one pre-signed 1st edition hardcover of If I Understood You, Would I have This Look on My Face?, 1 admission. Seating is first-come first-served beginning at 5:15 pm. The cost is $32.00.

In addition there are a limited number of tickets available for a VIP Meet & Greet Reception following Mr. Alda's program, hosted by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library. Your VIP Ticket includes one pre-signed 1st edition hardcover of If I Understood You, Would I have This Look on My Face?, 1 admission to the program, seating is first-come first-served beginning at 5:15 pm. Followed by a VIP reception with light refreshments.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library & Mysterious Galaxy bookstore

About Emmy-Winning Actor Alan Alda (M*A*S*H
From iconic actor and bestselling author Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I have This Look on My Face? is an indispensable guide to communicating betterbased on his experience with acting, improv, science, and storytelling

The acclaimed actor shares fascinating and powerful lessons from the art and science of communication, and teaches readers to improve the way they relate to others using improv games, storytelling, and their own innate ability to read whats probably going on in the minds of others. With his trademark humor and frankness, Alan Alda explains what makes the out-of-the-box techniques he developed after his years as the host of Scientific American Frontiers so effective. This book reveals what it means to be a true communicator, and how we can communicate better, in every aspect of our liveswith our friends, lovers, and families, with our doctors, in business settings, and beyond.

One of America's most beloved TV stars, Alan Alda is best known for portraying Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce on M*A*S*H. Over his 40-year career, the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor, has also directed and penned bestsellers. Now, Alda comes to the Norman Murray Community Center to introduce his latest book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating, which draws on his years of experience with acting, improv, science advocacy and storytelling.  

This 20th Anniversary of the Mission Viejo Library event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library and our host bookseller is Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore.

Alan Alda has earned international recognition as an actor, writer, and director. He has won seven Emmy Awards, received three Tony nominations, is an inductee of the Television Hall of Fame, and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Aviator. Alda played Hawkeye Pierce on the classic television series M*A*S*H, and his films include Crimes and Misdemeanors, Everyone Says I Love You, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Bridge of Spies, and many more. Alda is an active member of the science community, having hosted the award-winning series Scientific American Frontiers for eleven years and founded the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University. Alda is the author of two bestselling books, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things Ive Learned and Things I Overheard While Talking To Myself.

Location

Norman P. Murray Community Center (View)
24932 Veterans Way,
Mission Viejo, CA, CA 92692
United States

Categories

Arts > Literary
Comedy > Improv
Comedy > Stand Up
Film > Movies

Minimum Age: 16
Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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Owner: Creating Conversations
On BPT Since: Oct 09, 2013
 
Kathi Dickey


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