Playwrights would love to dramatize a situation like the one in "When Cranes Cha-Cha." Give Emily McClain credit because although the story is based in fact -- see the Twitter URL in the summary for the inspiration -- she makes the story her own, building complications upon complications. She turns this story into a side-splitting play.

The course of true love never did run smooth, right? How far would a zoo go to keep one of their prize exhibits happy and thriving, not to mention gettin' busy? Allegedly based on a real event, Emily McClain takes this the step farther that only theatre can take us and the outcome is... well, let's just say you'll have to see this staged and find out.

Now this is the Mutual of Omaha (showing my age with THAT reference) play of my dreams! Loosely based on real life events, this fun little piece by Emily McClain is absurd enough on paper. To throw in the physical humor of a dancing groundskeeper and sound effects of an amorous crane would be hilarious to see staged. I hope someone produces this soon. Or at least before mating season ends.