Right This Way: A History of the Audience

Sun., April 27th, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet presents  Robert Viagas's presentation of his book "Right This Way: A History of the Audience".   The program covers a pop history of audiences through the ages - everything from the ancient Greeks, Lincoln's assassination, history of applause (and booing), group reactions at sports events up to and including binge-watching TV - what the audience experience brings us and how it may evolve in the 2020's.  The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, 2 - 4 pm and is free and open to the public.  For more info: 631-559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory.org.