31 Exciting Activities for Every Day in March
March heralds the arrival of spring, bringing with it a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. For the entertainment industry, March is a time of anticipation, with the release of new movies, TV shows and streaming content. As the days grow longer and the weather warms, people are encouraged to step outside, embrace the changing season and enjoy the array of cultural, sporting and entertainment activities.
Jump into spring with these 31 handpicked activities!
Advice & Inspiration:
1. Start an Actor’s Book Club with fellow actors to read and discuss books on acting techniques, biographies of successful actors and plays. This can provide both inspiration and practical advice. You can begin with the book Sanford Meisner On Acting.
2. Host Inspirational Movie Nights focusing on films known for their exceptional acting. Discuss the performances and what can be learned from them. How about The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola? This classic film features stellar performances by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan, among others.
3. Organize a series of talks with experienced actors, directors or casting agents who can share their insights and advice on navigating the industry.
4. Hold a workshop where actors can create vision boards to visualize their goals and aspirations. This can be a powerful motivational tool.
5. Participate in or organize a masterclass with a renowned actor or acting coach to learn advanced techniques and gain valuable advice.
6. Set up Peer Review Sessions where actors can perform scenes or monologues and receive constructive feedback from their peers. This is a great way to learn and grow.
7. Start an Industry Podcast Listening Group to listen to and discuss podcasts about acting and the entertainment industry. Happy Sad Confused is a great podcast to listen to host Joshua Horowitz speak with Jennifer Lawrence, Samuel L. Jackson, Florence Pugh and Tom Hiddleston, to name a few.
8. Conduct a Career Goal-setting Workshop focused on setting clear, achievable career goals and creating a plan to reach them. This can help actors stay focused .
9. Organize Mental Health and Wellness seminars on topics such as dealing with rejection, maintaining mental health and work-life balance in the acting profession. Adult coloring books are all the rage to help reduce anxiety and stress.
10. Arrange an evening of Success Story Nights where actors can share their personal success stories, challenges overcome and lessons learned. This can be inspiring and encouraging for others.
11. Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s affecting the entertainment world. Period. Do not hesitate to soak up this information. Here’s an interesting article about how Shane Black, Jim Herzfeld and more top writers are fighting AI.
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What to watch:
13. Spaceman (sci-fi movie) starring Adam Sandler comes to Netflix on March 1. Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth.
14. The Regime (drama mini-series) drops on Max March 3. Kate Winslet stars in the new HBO Original limited series. The series depicts a year within the palace of a crumbling authoritarian regime. After not leaving the palace for quite some time, Chancellor Elena Vernham becomes increasingly paranoid and unstable and turns to a volatile soldier, Herbert Zubak, as an unlikely confidant.
15. The Netflix Slam (tennis showdown) can be seen on the streamer on March 3. Two tennis greats square off in a one-of-a-kind exhibition match from Las Vegas when 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal takes on fellow countryman and No. 2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz.
16. The Masked Singer Season 11 (competition) premieres on Hulu on March 7. New themes, new singers and even a new panelist! Here’s a first look at everything fresh and exciting coming in the new season.
17. Little Wing (coming of age film) arrives on Paramount+ on March 13. Oscar-nominated director Selma Vilhunen’s debut feature centers on 12-year-old Varpu’s search for her own identity. Sick of dealing with her immature single mother, Varpu hits the road to find her biological father.
18. The Girls on the Bus, Season 1 (political drama) comes to Max on March 14. This spunky drama traces the journey of four female journalists who find themselves immersed in the whirlwind of the United States presidential campaign trail. Initially competitors from various media organizations, they quickly form a close-knit group, sharing experiences from their professional and personal lives while navigating the chaos of reporting on the nation’s most significant quadrennial competition. Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam and Christina Elmore star.
19. 3 Body Problem (sci-fi series) hits Netflix on March 21. It’s the first show from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss since Game of Thrones. Alexander Woo is also part of the creative team. Based on the book The Three-Body Problem, the show immerses audiences in mysteries and earth-shattering discoveries before potentially catastrophic consequences come to life as we know it.
20. Immaculate (Horror/Mystery film) hits theaters on March 22. An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.
Wellness Activities:
21. Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Organize a weekend retreat focused on mindfulness meditation techniques. This can help actors reduce stress, improve focus and enhance their emotional well-being.
22. Nutrition Workshop: Arrange a workshop with a nutritionist who specializes in the needs of performers. Actors can learn about foods that boost energy, improve concentration and support overall health.
23. Voice Care Seminar: Attend or arrange a seminar on voice care techniques, including vocal warm-ups, hydration tips and ways to prevent strain. This is especially important for actors who rely heavily on their voice for their craft.
24. Self-Care Day: Plan a self-care day with activities like massage therapy, aromatherapy and relaxation techniques. This can provide a much-needed break and rejuvenation for busy actors.
25. Nature Walks and Outdoor Activities: Organize group nature walks or outdoor activities in scenic locations. This can help actors disconnect from the pressures of the industry, reconnect with nature and find inspiration in the natural world.
26. Immerse yourself in a Zig Zag Word Search puzzle book geared toward hikers and bikers. It’s the perfect companion for relaxing after a long day on the trail or for planning your next adventure.
Live / Virtual Events:
27. National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day is a holiday on March 1 that is dedicated to jazz, fine, visual, performing and auditory arts in all its glory.
28. The 96th Academy Awards take over the screen on March 10. Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the ceremony will honor the best films of 2023 and is scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
29. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10 and ends Sunday, November 3. We lose an hour in March (as opposed to gaining an hour in the fall) to accommodate for more daylight in the summer evenings. So on March 10 at 2 a.m., be sure to “spring forward” your clocks by one hour. Fun fact: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation) do not follow DST. Neither do the territories of American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
30. The 2024 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. EST on March 16 in New York City (even though St. Patrick’s Day is officially on the 17th. If you’re in the area, this parade is not to be missed!
31. March 31 is Easter, following the first full moon after the spring equinox.
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Ilana Rapp is a media-savvy Generation Xer with instinctive wit, quick humor and a taste for deep human emotions. As a former (child) actress with Broadway, film and television credits, she is adept at, well, lots of things.
