The General

by Robert Morgan

When Jainin and Jacob move to a small town they meet an old smelly crossing guard that everyone knows as the General. An unlikely friendship blossoms between the General and Jainin as she learns all he does for the community in his unique way. When the town of Bridgeport gets absorbed into the larger city of Kitchener, Jainin, leads the charge as she fights city hall to keep the children’s beloved community crossing guard. Based on a true story of Frank Groff a crossing guard in Bridgeport, Ontario. 

  • Suitable for K-6

  • Themes: Social Justice & Community Advocacy. 

  • Running Time:  60 min (50 min performance with 10 min Q&A)

Tour Info
Public Performances Info & Tickets

2026 Fall Elementary School Tour

Tour Dates (6 weeks) - TBD

Booking Starts in March 2026

Are you interested in bringing The General to your school next Fall 2026? Fill out our Booking Request Form to get started!

Pricing

  • Early bird fee for schools until June 30, 2026:

    • One performance - $899 & travel fee + GST

    • Two performances - $1698 & travel fee + GST

    • Holding last school year rate for all early bird bookings.

  • Regular fee for schools starting July 1, 2026:

  • Subscription pricing - book both The General and Penelope Versus the Aliens before June 30, 2026 and receive special subscription pricing:

    • One performance each of The General and Penelope Versus the Aliens - $1698 & travel fee + GST

    • Two performances each of The General and Penelope Versus the Aliens - $3399 & travel fee + GST

  • Regular fee for venues (up to two performances in one venue/day):

  • *The cost for schools is heavily subsidized so that we can bring the magic of theatre to as many students across Alberta as we can. If you are in a position to support bringing professional theatre productions to Alberta students, please consider making a donation today.

  • If your school would like to bring in a touring show, but is unable to cover the subsidized fee for the production, we highly recommend you explore funding through Daytrippers Children’s Charity. Daytrippers aims to remove financial barriers and enable enriched learning opportunities for in-need children across Canada. Daytrippers can provide up to $1500 to help elementary students in lower-income and remote communities to experience learning opportunities from recognized educational and cultural institutions to help unlock their full potential. Schools may also be eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) mentioned below.

  • If you are a small venue or organization and need assistance bringing a touring show into your community, you may be eligible to apply for the Project-Based stream of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) from the Government of Alberta. Check their website for more information and eligibility.

Booking Request Form

Public Performances

DATES & TIMES

DATES TBA
Fall 2026

Early Bird Adult: $20
Early Bird Child: $15

1st Floor, cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
1721 29th Ave SW,
Calgary AB T2T 6T7

Regular Adult: $23
Regular Child: $18.50

Subscription Pricing
(For both The General AND Penelope Versus the Aliens)

Adult: $45
Child: $35

*Early Bird Pricing Available until TBA

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Cancellation Policy
Public show tickets are non-refundable, but can be exchanged to another performance date for a fee of $5.00.

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