With less than a month left in the school year, Chilton Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual play on Thursday and Friday with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

It has become quite a tradition since literature teacher Charlotte Johnson introduced the idea in 2010.

The play has continued to evolve over the years with Shakespeare the first year and various performances that included the “Wizard of Oz” and “Peter Pan.”

According to Johnson, because the school does not have a traditional theatre program, the focus is more about literature. As a result, this year’s play is based on the book “Princess Bride.”

What makes the play even more remarkable is the fact that it is put together in a short period of time.

“We shut our high school down for two weeks, and every student from seventh grade and up is involved with the play in some form or another,” Johnson said.

According to Johnson, every aspect of the play from the lighting and sound to the costumes is a student-led initiative.

The majority of the time, seniors are given the main roles in the process.

The first week deals with production and the entire setup, while the focus during the second week is on rehearsal and the actual nuances of the performance.

“It’s a huge daunting task for adults, much less students,” Johnson said.

Word of the event has spread throughout the years and has become a community-wide event during the second weekend in May.

The play will be held in the school gym, and tickets will be available for purchase for $7 at the office on the night of each play.

After more than 600 people attended last year’s showings, Johnson expects crowds of about 300 people each night.