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Summit Middle School stages 'A Wrinkle in Time' Nov. 20-21

By Summit Area News staff · October 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Two stage spotlights cast warm beams onto an empty theater stage. — Theatrical spotlights illuminate an empty stage with red velvet curtains. AI-generated illustration / Surround Sound Media

Students at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will perform "A Wrinkle in Time" on Nov. 20 and 21 in the school auditorium.

The student-led production will offer multiple showtimes across the two days, as first reported by TAPinto Summit. The show is billed as a family-friendly adventure showcasing the talents of local student performers and crew, according to a Patch summary of the TAPinto report.

Presale tickets are available through the school's page on CUR8, an online ticketing platform.

Showtimes:

-Nov. 20 - 7:00 p.m.

-Nov. 21 - 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Students and seniors can purchase tickets for $18, Adults $20.

Tickets can be purchased at cur8.com/projects/lcjsms.

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