The 3 PM performance on Feb. 11 will be held at Animal Haven Soho and will feature plays penned by Judd Lear Silverman, Clare Melley Smith and Sue Yocum. The works will be read by Elizabeth Gee, Laura Gillis, John Moss, Annie Pesch and Barry Steely.

The running time of the benefit reading will be approximately one hour.

Animal Haven is a no-kill animal shelter as well as an adoption center and sanctuary for pets. Its mission is to "carefully place cats and dogs in loving homes [and] give lifetime care for those who cannot be placed." For more information visit www.animalhavenshelter.org.

There is a suggested donation of $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. For reservations call (718) 768-4213 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information visit www.playwrightsforpets.com.

Animal Haven Soho is located in Manhattan at 251 Centre Street between Broome and Grand Streets.