Meet The Cast of the 103rd Season of Ramona

Welcome to the 103rd Season of Ramona, a spectacular outdoor play performed in the natural amphitheater of Hemet, California! Join us this spring on April 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, and May  2nd & 3rd 2026, for an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Ramona and Alessandro, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. During your visit, explore this page for detailed information such as a seating chart to choose your preferred view, a  menu featuring delicious options for your enjoyment, and venue guidelines to ensure a pleasant experience for all. Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of Ramona under the open sky!


ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Duane Minard

This year, we welcome back Duane Minard, a seasoned actor, playwright, and choreographer of Paiute/Yurok descent. Minard brings a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of Native American culture to "Ramona."

His deep personal and professional connection to the story promises to infuse this season with authenticity and fresh perspective. Minard's journey with "Ramona" spans two decades.

He has graced the Ramona Bowl stage in various roles, including eight seasons as Ysidro, five seasons as Alessandro, and 15 seasons as Alessandro's stunt double.


Meet the cast of ramona

Kathi Anderson

Kristofer James as Juan Canito

Alessandro

Montana Cody

Dan Ferguson as Jim Farrar

Ramona

Shirley Casillas

Kathi Anderson as Señora Moreno

Señora Moreno

Kathi Anderson

Kristofer James as Juan Canito

Juan Canito

Bret Cherland

Dan Ferguson as Jim Farrar

Farrar

Dan Ferguson

Kasia Cherland as Dolores

Felipe Moreno

Jeffrey Noriega

Joey Mercado as Marda

Marda

Debradawn Shockey

Victoria Shockey as Margarita

Margarita

Kasiah Cherland


Grank Siebke as Salvedierra

Salvedierra

Frank Siebke

Jefferson

Jenner Pickens

Derk Rodgers as Gaspara

Aunt Ri

Lisa Fulton

Drake Radgers as Luigo

Luigo

Drake Rodgers

Laura Cherland as Aunt Ri

Dolores

Kyara Vazquez

Bret Cherland as Jefferson

Padre Gaspara

Derk Rodgers

Joe

Ben Cherland

Dan Ferguson as Farrar

Ysidro

Gilbert Perches

Ancient Mara

Anita Bielma

Storyteller

Joana Castro