CRANBERRY TWP — The Seneca Valley Thespians are putting on a holiday play for a good cause this week.

The high school acting troupe is performing “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the price of admission is a canned or nonperishable food item that will be donated to the Southwest Butler Food Cupboard. Amber Hugus, adviser for the thespians, said they put on a charitable holiday show three years ago by performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and it went so well they continued to do it.

“It’s been very successful,” Hugus said. “We’ve received countless donations from the community.”

Senior Maggie Holl took on the job of directing the play this year as her senior project. She selected “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for its memorable characters, music and storyline.

The play follows the same story as the beloved cartoon television special. About 25 students are involved in the production, both on stage and behind the scenes, Hugus said.