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The Redemption of Gertie Greene

The Redemption of Gertie Greene

by Taryn Temple

Gertie Greene is the new kid, and the rumors about her are already out of control. They say she bullies kids in the bathroom, topples football players, and gets suspended constantly. Even the teachers seem nervous around her. With so many stories swirling, how could they not be true? But is Gertie really the terrifying menace everyone claims she is?

In The Redemption of Gertie Greene, the truth takes center stage in the most surprising ways. Is Gertie truly the “freak,” “weirdo,” and “bully” people make her out to be, or is there more to her story? When Mrs. Fillmore’s unconventional drama students start to peel back the layers of gossip, they discover the transformative power of kindness and what it means to stand up for those who can’t defend themselves. Together, they uncover the real Gertie Greene—and challenge everyone’s assumptions in the process.

Dramedy

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About 55 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16 Characters
4 M | 4 F | 8 Any Gender, Easily Expandable
Simple set
37 pages
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Praise for The Redemption of Gertie Greene

Alicia Zorkovic
Actually Acting Youth Theatre
We absolutely loved this script, perfect for our age group of 10-14 year olds. The inclusiveness made it ideal for our young actors, the morals were inspiring and the comedy moments worked a treat. Our entire cast loved working together and bringing it to life. And we loved the fact that drama class was the best place to feel safe :)
Melissa Jackson
Burlington Township Middle School @ Springside
It was great! The kids really responded to it and had fun. The audience loved it too!
Kellyn Button
Osage Trail Middle School
We enjoyed directing this show. It was nice having most of the blocking built right into the script. We received rave reviews from our audiences. Many teachers and administrators said it was one of the best shows they've seen the students do in years.

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