Tonya Sawyer and the School Fence

A contemporary adaptation of Mark Twain's famous tale of Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence.

Genre: Comedy | Length: 20 minutes (or see all scripts lasting 10-20 minutes)

Cast: 4 males, 5 females, extras (or see all scripts with 6-10 actors)

Recommended for: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools

Themes: Consequences of Our Actions, Humility and Pride, Trustworthiness, Wise Choices

Tomboys Tonya Sawyer and Huck Finn are minding their own business when Abigail, a snobby rich girl, decides to play a prank on the P. E. teacher…and pin the blame on Tonya! The tomboys are sentenced to paint the school fence on a Saturday. Will Abigail get caught in the end, or will Tonya and Huck have to suffer for her misdeeds? This play is a contemporary adaptation of the famous chapter in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer where Tom tricks his friends into whitewashing Aunt Polly’s fence. View the production photo gallery here.