Perhaps the most stunning, deeply-felt zombie short film of all time. Simply put, it is mind-blowing. It’s the best zombie short film you’ll see all year. It’s one of the few zombie films to deliver a haunting sadness and crucial empathy for the infected.
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Michael Wetherbee channels Old Stone Face, Buster Keaton, in his deadpan expressions but simultaneously adopts more tempered mannerisms typical of Bresson's non-actors. Playing Clyde in both films, Wetherbee approaches the character with an equal sense of desperation and mystery.
MICROWAVE CINEMA 'Six Cents in the Pocket' 
The highlight is Michael Wetherbee as Gabriel. As Gabriel can communicate only through telepathy, Wetherbee never speaks as Gabriel; his thoughts are transmitted by a disembodied voice. Wetherbee does an amazing job without saying anything. He communicates everything he's feeling through his expressions and body, never once seeming like he was just "mugging." He is at once supremely intelligent and childish, and his longing to belong and his need for Henry seeps out of every pore.
NY THEATER ONLINE 'Gabriel' Not quite self-aware, the penguin-clad zombie appears to feel fear enough for you to feel sympathy for him (it?), but not enough that you don’t know that he’s a monster. There are no words in this film, just the hauntingly lovely music of Marc Mellits.
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OFF-OFF LIST - TIME OUT NY Gabriel with the Redd Tale Theatre Company in NYC Through forcing us to identify with an outsider and reflect on the destructive nature of humanity, the film refreshes the zombie genre.
NUMERO CINQ MAGAZINE 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' 
"The acting in the piece is strong, with particular praise going to Wetherbee for his child-like Gabriel."
STAGE BUZZ 'Gabriel' The perfectly-cast Michael Wetherbee, in an otherworldly and wordless performance, portrays Gabriel as an innocent.
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This oscillation of opposites extends into the performances to an extent. Michael Wetherbee’s dead-eyed, thousand yard stare piercing through the screen – resolute and somber – likewise appears detached and far-removed from the proceedings.
FILM PULSE 'Six Cents in the Pocket' 
It's a good example of how a gimmick played for laughs -- the titular penguin suit -- can become a real emotional touchstone because it seems like such a lightweight gag at first.
BOING BOING 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' Really beautiful, gory, and surprisingly emotional.
USA TODAY 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' The main focus is placed on a pair of investigators, who, over the course of the film reveal the depth of their involvement to their career and to one another. I found this particular vignette to be the strongest of the bunch.
INFLUX MAGAZINE '14 Days' 
Stunning short film makes you want to hug a zombie.
HUFFINGTON POST 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' In 7-8 minutes, I felt sorry for this poor guy.
BZ FILM 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' In particular, my two favorites are actually what I would consider the “main” storylines – one about a pair of investigative agents.
ROGUE CINEMA '14 Days' It is about a guy who becomes a zombie while wearing a giant penguin suit. Hilarity and sadness ensue. Michael Wetherbee stars.
BLOODY DISGUSTING SELECTS 'Zombie in a Penguin Suit' Zombie in a Penguin Suit est certes un court métrage de Zombie comme tant d’autre, mais avec un je ne sais quoi en plus qui lui donne tout son intérêt… Une petite perle pour les fans du genre.
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Rebirth is a thrilling suspense story and a harrowing look at the struggles of a transgender.
FROCK MAGAZINE Michael Wetherbee also turns in a strong performance as Shawn's friend Jeff.
BROADWAY WORLD '1001 Peorian Nights' I appreciated Adam (Michael Wetherbee) for his awkwardness, and I think he did a nice job transforming throughout the piece.
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Atkinson and Wetherbee have a wonderful dynamic in Scene 7, where they do homework on the campus lawn. The energy, listening, and interactions in this scene make it the most engaging moment in the production.
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