Radio Drama Revival is dedicated to showcasing the best of modern audio drama, though “modern” can be interpreted loosely, as the show has featured work as far back at 1980 before, and even, on occasion, Old Time Radio (OTR) remakes.
By “best,” we mean work that we feel effectively showcases the vitality of the audio medium. This means meeting broadcast standards of audio recording quality, music, sound effects, dialogue, mixing, and more important than them all – story. After all, the story is the reason anything is happening at all.
We’re particularly excited by work that shows a command of the audio medium and creates a uniquely audio experience – something that could not be quite the same in print, film, or stage.
What Do We Want?
As we said, what we’re looking for is audio that is story-centric, regardless of genre. RDR has featured comedy, drama, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, theological fiction and, of course, blood-curdling horror. The show DOES go out on broadcast radio at WMPG FM in Portland, Maine so while challenging subject matter is encouraged, gratuitous violence, language, and sex usually don’t work out. We also don’t generally feature pure comedy – though work that is funny is very welcome!
Programs that are 30-60 minutes tend to work best, though on occasion longer shows have been featured in multi-part episodes, and series have been featured in excerpts. RDR also usually features interviews with the producer and/or writer and actors.
How do we want it?
MP3/digital submissions are preferred, either by sending a web link (use form below) or by using YouSendIt or a similar service.
If you prefer snail mail, here’s the address to use:
Radio Drama Revival
C/O WMPG
92 Bedford St.
Portland, ME 04401
What do you get?
You don’t get paid for broadcast on Radio Drama Revival. However, you reach an audience of thousands of audio fans and gratuitous links to your website. The typical Radio Drama Revival episode is downloaded over 5,000 times.
Podcasts are usually archived in perpetuity, but if for some reason you need the link taken down after a certain amount of time, that’s fine, just let us know.
Your personal information is sacred to us. We only use the information you submit to review the show you send to us. See privacy policy for more information.
