A Wrinkle in Time — Now on Your Stage
Madeleine L’Engle’s Newbery Medal–winning classic is ready for your school, community theatre, or professional company.
One of the most beloved stories in children’s literature is waiting in the wings. Stage adaptations of A Wrinkle in Time are available now through our partner, Your Stage Partners — with everything you need to bring Meg Murry’s journey to life.
A Wrinkle in Time Adaptations
The Right Version for Your Production
Whether you’re directing a flagship school musical or running a community theatre season, there’s an adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time built for your stage and your audience. Each version has been developed to honour the integrity of Madeleine L’Engle’s original work while giving you the flexibility to make the production your own.
A Wrinkle in Time — Adapted by Morgan Gould
(Full-Length) 90–100 minutes
Cast: 7–30+ actors
The most expansive version available — ideal for community theatres and professional companies who want room to go big. Morgan Gould’s full-length adaptation supports casts of up to 30 or more, giving directors the flexibility to fill a large ensemble while keeping Meg’s journey front and centre.
A Wrinkle in Time — Adapted by Tracy Young
85–95 minutes
Cast: 13 actors (6F, 6M, 1 any)
A tightly cast full-length production with clearly defined roles — perfect for companies who want a precise, balanced ensemble. Tracy Young’s adaptation delivers the full emotional arc of the story in a format that rewards strong character work from every member of the cast.
A Wrinkle in Time — Adapted by James Sie
75–85 minutes
Cast: 6–21 actors (suggested: 6F, 4M)
A versatile mid-length adaptation with a flexible cast range — this version works equally well for a lean, focused production or a fuller ensemble. James Sie’s adaptation is a strong choice for theatre companies looking for a polished, producible script with room to scale.
A Wrinkle in Time — Adapted by John Glore
65–70 minutes
Cast: 6–10 actors (suggested: 3F, 3M)
The most intimate of the full-length adaptations. John Glore’s version is built for small casts and smaller stages, making it ideal for studio productions, touring, or any company that wants to tell a big story with an economical, skilled ensemble.
A Wrinkle in Time — 50-Minute One-Act (Gould)
45-50 minutes
Cast: 7–30 actors (suggested: 7F, 4M, 6 any)
Morgan Gould’s one-act version packs the heart of the story into under an hour — without losing what makes it matter. An excellent choice for festival slots, school showcases, or any production context where a tight running time is a priority. Cast-flexible from small to large.
A Wrinkle in Time — 35-Minute One-Act (Gould)
35-40 minutes
Cast: 7–30 actors (suggested: 7F, 4M, 8 any)
The most compact adaptation available — and remarkably powerful for its length. Morgan Gould’s 35-minute version is ideal for classroom performances, touring to schools, or situations where time is limited but the story still needs to land. Supports a wide cast range with strong any-gender flexibility.
A Wind in the Door Adaptations
The Adventure Continues — A Wind in the Door Is Also Available to License
Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved sequel to A Wrinkle in Time is now on stage, too. If Meg Murry’s first journey took her across the universe, her second takes her somewhere even more extraordinary: inside the cells of a human body. A Wind in the Door is a thrilling, visually inventive companion piece.
A Wind in the Door — Adapted by Peter Royston
65-70 minutes
Cast: 12–40 actors (suggested: 6F, 6M, 8 any)
A ground-breaking sequel that trades outer space for inner space — and loses none of the wonder. Peter Royston’s adaptation brings the cherubim Proginoskes and the wizard teacher Blajeny to vivid theatrical life alongside Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace. With a flexible cast ranging from 12 to 40, this version is ideal for companies and schools looking for a large-ensemble production with strong any-gender casting opportunities.
A Wind in the Door — Adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger
60-70 minutes
Cast: 5–11 actors (suggested: 2F, 2M, 1 any)
A lean, intimate version of the sequel for companies that work best in small-cast formats. Jacqueline Goldfinger’s adaptation distils the fantastical journey — from an extraterrestrial recruiter to a galaxy traversed through the cells of a human body — into a tightly crafted piece that packs enormous imagination into a compact ensemble. Perfect for studio productions, touring, or any stage where less is more.
The 24 Days Before Christmas
An Austin Family Story
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas – from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin as she’s cast as the youngest angel in the Christmas Pageant. Plus the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister. Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role? Will Christmas be ruined? The love between the members of the Austin family shines as bright as a Christmas star in the heart-warming tale for the holiday season. Filled with elves, carols, and laughter this timeless adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s The 24 Days Before Christmas is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.
