Gaslight Theater of Hallowell will hold auditions for the “Chalk Garden,” by Enid Bagnold, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 4 and 5, at Hallowell City Hall.

The theater company needs two male and seven female actors. The show is directed by Laura Graham.

This psychological chamber piece explores the secret world of childhood through the prism of a dyed-in-the-wool British dowager Mrs. St. Maugham and her precocious and equally eccentric granddaughter Laurel. When enigmatic Miss Madrigal is hired as household companion and manager, the two finally meet their match.

For more information, call the theater at 626-3698.