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Orange County auditions for “The Gong Show” will be held at 3 p.m. on

Thursdays for the next three weeks at Encore Entertainment, 1535 Baker

St., Costa Mesa. The show, popular in the ‘70s, is scheduled to return to

the airwaves with its original host, Chuck Barris. Talent scouts are

looking for people who can sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes or perform

unusual talents never before seen on television. Information: (714)

437-9080.

Pacific Symphony increases revenue

The Pacific Symphony Assn. announced a 23% increase in revenue for its

1990-2000 season, which ended June 30, over its 1998-99 season. The

association reported a balanced budget with an operating surplus of

$20,000, representing operating revenues of $8,791,000 and expenditures

of $8,771,000. The orchestra announced that its ticket sales achieved

$4,112,000 in revenue, a 9% increase over the 1998-99 season. The total

annual contributed support amounted to $3,587,000.

Open house set for performing arts program

Parents and children interested in the Adderley School for the

Performing Arts, a theater program, should attend an open house from 3 to

5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Jimmie DeFore Dance Center, 151 Kalmus Road, Suite

G3, Costa Mesa.

Broadway and television actress Janet Adderley and television and

Broadway director Kim Friedman will head the theater academy and attend

the open house to answer questions. A second open house will be held from

3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at the same location.

Attendees will have the opportunity to take advantage of discounted

early sign-up rates.

Information: (310) 230-1184.