A Wrinkle in Time
by Libby Larsen
Choir - Sheet Music

Opera in 1 Act for mixed voices (3(1.2.3/Pic) 1 2(1.2/BCl) 1 - 1 1 1 1 - T - P(2) - Synth - Str(3 3 2 2 1))

SKU: EC.4780

Composed by Libby Larsen. Children's Opera (performed by Children), One Act/Chamber Opera. 21st Century. Piano/vocal score. Duration 1 hour. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #4780. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.4780).

UPC: 600313447808. Text: Madeleine L'Engle.

Libretto:
Written by Libby Larson based on the book by Madeleine L'Engle

Synopsis:
Opera in 1 Act (7 Scenes). An atomic physicist (Dr. Murry) disappears on a secret mission. His 12-year-old daughter (Meg), her 5-year-old brother (Charles Wallace), and teen-aged friend (Calvin) set out on a bizarre search for him. The whimsical characters Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which lead the children on an inter-planetary journey which they manage by "tessering," or wrinkling, to span time and space. They reach the planet Camzotz where Dr. Murry is imprisoned and confront the horrible, over-sized brain ("It") that hypnotizes people into having one mind. After Meg frees Dr. Murry, Charles Wallace succumbs to the power of "It," leaving Meg to also save her brother. Relying on her own strength and courage, as well as her profound love for Charles Wallace, Meg breaks the evil spell and proves that love is the most powerful force in the universe.

Roles:
MEG	Soprano
CHARLES WALLACE	Boy Soprano
CALVIN	Baritone
MRS. WHATSIT	Soprano
MRS. WHO	Mezzo-Soprano
MRS. WHICH	Soprano or Tenor
M. JENKINS/MAN with RED EYES	Bass
MRS. MURRY/HAPPY MEDIUM/AUNT BEAST	Soprano
FORTINBRAS, the family dog	Acting Role
CHORUS (Uriel/The Dark Thing/It/People of Camazotz)