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AUDITIONS

Glendale Community College Theatre — Sept. 3 and 4. “Savage in Limbo,” by John Patrick Shanley, and William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be held in the Auditorium Studio Theatre from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call backs are on Sept. 5. Those auditioning should read the plays and prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue for “Savage in Limbo.” A one-minute classical monologue should be prepared for “Macbeth.” "Savage in Limbo" will open Oct. 9 and “Macbeth,” performed as a 1940s film noir, on Nov. 6.

To be cast, students have to be enrolled in at least one unit of the theatre arts workshop TA 163 and TA 111 - Voice for the Actor. Cast members must also enroll in either a costume class or a backstage lab class.

For information on the theatre arts program, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5618 or visit the website at www.glendale.edu/theatre.

CLASSES

How Plants “Work” — Aug. 26 to Dec. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Discover how plants “work” and take the mystery out of gardening in a college-credit class offered at Descanso Gardens on Tuesdays. David Lannom, professor of horticulture at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), will teach basic horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery and landscape applications, including how to plant, water and fertilize your plants. Emphasis is on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. The college-credit class is offered through Mt. SAC. Students must attend the first class session. Fees: Two separate payments required: $30 payable to Descanso; $75 tuition and materials fee payable to Mt. SAC. Registration requested. To register, call (818) 949-7980.

Floral Design I — Aug. 26 through Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Learn to make beautiful flower arrangements in this beginning course at Descanso Gardens offered through Mt. San Antonio College. Ray Tucker will teach different applications and principles of floral design. Topics include form, style and composition. Design of floral arrangements, wreaths, sprays, baskets, bouquets, wedding flowers and corsages are included in the labs. Students must attend the first class session. Fees — Two separate payments required: $30 payable to Descanso; $250 tuition and materials fee payable to Mt. SAC. To register, call (818) 949-7980.