Lost Nation Theater students sing and dance ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to the stage
February 20, 2026 | By Waterbury Roundabout
Poster courtesy of Lost Nation Theater
Lost Nation Theater’s student performers venture out of this world for their new Theater For Kids By Kids production of the classic tale, ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
The family-friendly dance theater adaptation of the Madeline L’Engle science fiction novel will be on stage for three performances on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
All of L’Engle’s characters from the 1962 book come to life in this magical stage adaptation by Morgan Gould featuring music and dance. This story explores the importance of trusting oneself and the power of true connection with a heavy dose of unpredictable inter-universe travel.
L’Engle’s tale is a fixture of the young-adult canon, having won the Newbery Medal and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award among other honors.
In the story, protagonist and misfit Meg Murray, her genius little brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin embark on a crusade across space and time to rescue Meg and Charles Wallace’s missing scientist father from an evil cosmic entity. Meg must harness her stubborn anger to channel love for her friends and family members in order to succeed.
Along the way, they are guided by the mysterious and all-knowing Mrs. What, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who.
Audience members of all ages will enjoy this intergalactic coming-of-age adventure.
Led by professional designers and directors. “A Wrinkle in Time” is the culminating project of Lost Nation Theater’s Winter Youth Dance Theater Intensive. New York City actor, dancer, director and educator Alexa Kartschoke directs and choreographs.
“This story is a pioneering tale of science fiction and explores the power of familial love and celebrating your individual strengths,” Kartschoke said. “The characters are brilliant, brave kids who get thrown into the world of time travel and fantasy. The script is so artistic -- it allows for a feast of creative imagination!”
Jessica Della Pepa designs costumes. Lost Nation’s founder, Kim Bent, handles scenic design. Newly transplanted from Chicago, Hannah Clark and Avi Sheehan transform the theater space with evocative scenic painting and magical lighting, respectively. Lost Nation veteran Andrew Vachon scores the sound design, while William Pelton stage manages.
The ensemble cast for the show is a group of local youngsters ages 9-16.
Showtimes: 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets: $9-19. Montpelier’s City Hall does not have a working elevator, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The event will be livestreamed to be accessible.
Visit lostnationtheater.org for more information and tickets in advance. For questions, call or email 802-229-0492 or info@lostnationtheater.org.