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Workplace Burnout + Tick, Tick - Boom
Issue #014
Carla McNeil
October 10, 2024
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October 10, 2024
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A 2022 survey reveals that 35% of Canadians report burnout, with the issue particularly severe in healthcare and finance. Gen Z and Millennials face even higher rates of burnout, at 51% and 55%, respectively. To combat burnout, strategies include focusing on key projects ("win-shield"), proactive wellness routines, and finding motivation in daily work. Prioritization and maintaining energy over time are essential to avoid burnout and sustain career success.
The Vagabond Players are proud to present Tick, Tick... BOOM!, is the autobiographical musical by the late Jonathan Larson, the visionary creator of Rent. A powerful reflection on the life of an aspiring composer on the cusp of 30, Tick, Tick... BOOM! is a story of passion, dreams, and the pressures of time that resonates deeply with audiences.
Set in New York City in 1990, the musical follows Jon, a young composer grappling with the realities of pursuing a career in the arts while watching friends succeed in more conventional fields. Facing pressure from his girlfriend, Susan, to leave the city and settle down, and from his best friend, Michael, who has traded his creative dreams for a lucrative corporate job, Jon questions whether his sacrifice for his passion is worth it. With raw emotion, catchy rock tunes, and poignant storytelling, the musical offers a compelling glimpse into Larson's struggles before he created Rent, which would go on to become a Broadway sensation.
In this production, Nathaniel Johnson stars as Jon, bringing to life the character’s drive, self-doubt, and relentless pursuit of artistic success. He is supported by Aaron Cheung as Michael and Tiffany Oud as Susan, with Donovan Wood, Oliver Spilsbury, Sarah Prato, and Sophia Sauvageau rounding out the ensemble.
Directed by the Vagabond Players’ talented team, the show runs from November 28 to December 15, 2024, with evening performances every Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Additional Saturday matinees will be held on December 7 and 14.
Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for this dynamic and emotional production. You can purchase yours online at vagabondplayers.ca/tickets, or by calling 604-521-0412 to leave a message for the box office. For an even more memorable experience, gather a group of 10 or more and take advantage of special group rates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Tick, Tick... BOOM! – a timeless story of following your dreams, set against the ticking clock of life.
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