HALLOWELL — Gaslight Theater will hold auditions for “Black Coffee” by Agatha Christie, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19, and Monday, June 20, at Hallowell City Hall. This will be cold readings from the script.

“Black Coffee” was the first appearance on stage of Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot. The plot revolves around scientist Sir Claud Amery and his secret formula for atom bombs.

Additional characters include Sir Claud’s son Richard and Richard’s wife, Lucia, as well as his sister Caroline and niece Barbara. When the formula is stolen, Sir Claud’s suspicions fall on his family. But could his secretary, Edward Raynor, his butler, Treadwell, or the mysterious uninvited guest, Dr Carelli, be involved? Helping Poirot investigate are Captain Hastings, Inspector Japp and Dr. Graham.

Casting is for 10 male roles and three female roles.

For more information, call 626-3698.