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The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department is pleased to present "3 x 3: A Trio of Short Plays" written by top contemporary American playwrights Nov. 6-8.

The three one-acts to be performed are Christopher Durang's "The Actor's Nightmare," Donald Margulies' "July 7, 1994," and a surprise offering. The directors are Kathleen Dunn, Aric Martin and David Schwartz.

"3 x 3" will be presented in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage, located on the main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd. Show times are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.

The show contains adult material and discretion is advised.

Tickets are $10, and a $1-per-ticket service charge is added.

Call (310) 434-4319 or go to www.smc.edu/eventsinfo. Parking is free on Friday evenings and weekends.