“Honestly, I couldn't keep up a body count. Boisterous and splendid… makes good on that whole immortal love story thing." — The New York Times
“From the last line of Shakespeare’s text (which is interrupted by a zombie attack) the humor and humanity shine through. The story of two lovers who were too good for this world changes into a call to bring love into this world.” — NY Theatre Now
“R & J & Z exceeds all expectations… Shakespeare is not spinning in his grave, but perhaps he will rise from it just to see this delightful, theatrical gorefest.” — New York Theatre Review
Playwright Interview: https://brooklynrail.org/2021/02/theater/MELODY-BATES-with-Ivan-Talijancic
