Zombies and Shakespeare w/ Melody Bates

Was Shakespeare writing about zombies? What if Romeo & Juliet were transformed at the end of the play rather than just dying? We’re joined by playwright and creator Melody Bates to talk about her love and frustration with Shakespeare, her acting origins, and translating fashion and folklore into performance. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of blood, gore, misogyny, death, suicide, disease, and violence. Guest Melody Bates (she/they) is a native Oregonian actor and writer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. She is a queer femme creatrix whose award-winning work includes the plays R & J & Z and AVALON , and the Enchanted Islands Project . She is a versatile and talented actor who works in stage and film in a wide array of genres. Find out more about her work at https://www.melodybates.com Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Capital B News . - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Check out Exolore ! Sponsors - United by Blue , creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code spirits for 20% off at https://unitedbyblue.com - Nake…