Duane Minard is the Artistic Director this season, making him the first Native American to lead the production. Valley News/Courtesy photo
HEMET - The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre announces the 102nd season of the beloved outdoor play "Ramona," with performances held April 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2025. This season marks a historic milestone as Duane Minard takes the reins as Artistic Director, becoming the first Native American to lead the production.A century of storytelling under the starsSince 1923, the Ramona Bowl, a magnificent outdoor amphitheater nestled in the hills of Hemet, has hosted the annual production of "Ramona." This open-air play, based on Helen Hunt Jackson's influential novel, breathes life into her characters, transporting audiences back in time to experience the struggles and triumphs of Ramona and Alessandro amidst a backdrop of cultural clash and injustice.A legacy of passion and dedicati
