Drama tells story of death-row puzzle

It was a dark and stormy night. This is the setting for the latest Machickanee Players production, “High Ground,” written by Charlotte Hastings. The town’s dam has broken, and everyone comes to the high ground where the convent/hospital is located, even a convicted murderer, Sarat Carn, on her way to her execution. Sister Mary believes Carn is wrongly convicted and does all she can to help her avoid the executioner. Will Sister Mary be successful in her quest? All productions will take place at the Park Avenue Playhouse, 408 Park Ave., Oconto. Dinner shows will be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8 and 15 at a cost of $25 per person. A dessert show will be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at a cost of $17 per person. Both require a prepaid reservation. Matinee shows will be performed at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16. The cost is $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations, call 920-834-4353, visit BayShore Books LLC, 302 Collins Ave., Oconto, or go to www.machickaneeplayers.org.