Quick reminder before we get to the “voluminous lists of fun Things to Do from the comfort of your couch” part of this whole deal: This week includes April Fool’s Day, which is 99% garbage as a holiday, especially on the internet, where we all live now. If you are considering acting the clown when it comes to the ‘rona (like, say, spreading unsourced claims on social or making up “joke” news stories to share) don’t do that. Instead, let actual entertainers do the jokes and the frivolity. It’s not like there’s a shortage of exceedingly talented people providing a ton of stuff to keep your mind and soul all healthy and fed while you keep your body safe. Hit the links below and lets get through another week of all this together.
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Monday, March 30
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
On March 24th, one of the most celebrated playwrights in American history, and an outspoken activist for LGBTQ issues, died due to complications from COVID-19. Terrence McNally was an absolute titan on Broadway, and deservedly so. His passing has prompted PBS to make their American Masters documentary on his six decades of theater-work free to watch until April 1st. He used the arts to transform his own life, and millions of others as well. Maybe he’ll transform yours, too.
(Now Streaming, PBS.org, free, all ages)