Re-Imagined Radio

Memoriam for Sam A. Mowry

Re-Imagined Radio presents "WRW Retrospective, Redux," in memoriam for Sam A. Mowry, who died July 20, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Mowry, founder and director of The Willamette Radio Workshop (WRW), was a leader of the theatrical, voice acting, and audio storytelling communities. We revisit our earlier WRW Retrospective and feature recordings of Mowry's appearances in several Re-Imagined Radio episodes. Mentor. Friend. Sam had a big voice. And a big heart. He is greatly missed.

For more information about Mowry and his career in Portland, Oregon, see Bob Hicks's obituary in The Oregonian, A Giant Falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024. The Oregonian. July 21, 2024.

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Background

The Willamette Radio Workshop, abbreviated as WRW, is a collaboration of actors, writers, singers, musicians, and sound designers interested in continuing the legacy of Golden Age radio drama, while at the same time, pushing the boundaries of its future. Their live performances, studio productions, and writing and performance workshops span two decades and have attracted regional, national, and international attention, along with several awards. Learn more at the The Willamette Radio Workshop website→.

WRW was founded and directed by Sam A. Mowry, a Portland, Oregon, based stage and voice actor, until his death July 20, 2024, almost exactly a year after our premier broadcast of WRW Retrospective.

This episode includes content from our "WRW Retrospective," but also includes new content, including Sam's appearances in several Re-Imagined Radio productions. The intent is to provide in memoriam for Sam A. Mowry.

Production

Contents

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Credits

Written, Produced, and Hosted by John F. Barber
Sound Design, Music, and Post Production by Marc Rose
Promotional Graphics by Holly Slocum

Significance

Sam A. Mowry founded The Willamette Radio Workshop in ***, and directed its efforts for two decades. He was a leader of Portland's stage and voice acting communities. He was a frequent collaborator with and good friend of Re-Imagined Radio. It's fitting that we provide this memoriam.

Producer's Notes

One year after our WRW Retrospective, Sam A. Mowry died. It's fitting and appropriate that we honor the man and his work in this way. Collaborator. Friend. Mentor. Sam is missed.
— John F. Barber

Metadata

Name: WRW Retrospective, Redux

Tagline: A memoriam for Sam A. Mowry

Season: 12

Episode: 09

Description: Re-Imagined Radio presents "WRW Retrospective, Redux," in memoriam for Sam A. Mowry, who died July 20, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Mowry, founder and director of The Willamette Radio Workshop (WRW), was a leader of the theatrical, voice acting, and audio storytelling communities. We revisit our earlier WRW Retrospective and feature recordings of Mowry's appearances in several Re-Imagined Radio episodes. Mentor. Friend. Sam had a big voice. And a big heart. He is greatly missed.

Program type: Episodic

Length: 58:00

Media type: Radio broadcast, live stream, podcast

Premier broadcast and live stream: September 16, 2024

Recording availability: Podcast

Recording specs: Audio, MP3, stereo, 44.1Hz, 320kbps

Recording name: rir-wrw-retro-redux.mp3

Genre(s): radio, drama, performance, story, documentary, non-fictional

Keywords: radio drama, storytelling, documentary, willamette, radio, workshop, Sam Mowry, Portland, Marc Rose

Script: Original script, research, commentary by John F. Barber

Producer/Host: John F. Barber

Announcer Voice: Rylan Eisenhauer

Sound Design/Music Composition: Marc Rose

Graphics:Holly Slocum

Social Media: Rylan Eisenhauer

Attribution: John F. Barber

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License

Copyright: All rights reserved (except those granted by the Creative Commons license)