On hand for a presentation about the upcoming “Ramona” season sponsored by the Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum are, from left, Kathi Anderson as Señora, Eli Santana as Alessandro, Kayla Contreras as Ramona and Artistic Director Dennis Anderson. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo
The Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum presented, “What’s New at the Ramona Bowl?” featuring a look back and forward at “Ramona,” California’s official outdoor play, in conjunction with its most recent meeting, Monday, March 14.Dennis Anderson has been artistic director for the production since 1995, but he has other ties to the pageant, having played the role of Don Felipe in 1970 and 1971 and seeing his wife Kathi Anderson was involved with the outdoor play since 1981. In addition to playing the title role of Ramona in 1985 and 1989, Kathi Anderson worked on costumes, was a Spanish dancer, a settler’s wife, understudy, assistant director and played the role of Señora since 2002. His parents were also involved in the production through the years.After sharin
