Cesaria Hernandez and Duane Minard will return as Ramona and Alessandro in the 87th presentation of the play "Ramona" at the Ramona Bowl in Hemet. They're married in real life.
As the principal actors were announced Saturday, leaders of the Ramona Outdoor Play called on the community to pitch in to prepare for the 87th presentation of its signature play.
The request was made as more than 50 people, including representatives of the San Jacinto Valley's service clubs, attended a luncheon where Ramona Bowl President Andrew Kotyuk said the organization is seeking funding to expand what is available at the bowl, possibly a component highlighting California history.
"We have a group out pushing for corporate sponsorships," Kotyuk said.
It also was announced Saturday that Cesaria Hernandez and husband Duane Minard will portray the lead roles of ill-fated lovers who meet on a Southern California rancho in the late 1800s in this year's presentation of "Ramona".
It is the fifth time that Hernandez will take on the role as Ramona and the second time Minard will portray Alessandro. Hernandez said she and her husband, both of Hemet, were asked to reprise their 2009 roles for this year's presentation.
"It is quite an honor," Hernandez said.
The play is scheduled for April 17-18, April 24-25 and May 1 at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre in Hemet.
During the luncheon, Al Cordova, president of the Ramona Bowl Music Association, called on residents to look for ways to help by doing everything from painting the seats in the amphitheater to repairing concrete. Several such projects were on a list handed out to the audience that included photos showing the years of wear on the bowl.
"Everything we do to the bowl needs to be repaired," Cordova said. "Take these projects back to your clubs."
In calling for help, Cordova pointed to the long history the bowl has in the area and how that history includes many years of community support.
"The bowl belongs to the people of Hemet and San Jacinto," Cordova said. "The bowl needs you."
Hernandez cited the history of the play in calling on the community to resume its supporting role as a way of paying it back for drawing tourists to the area.
"The play was started in the 1920s specifically to draw visitors in the valley," Hernandez said.
Where:
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet CA. 92544
Toll Free: 1-800-645-4465 / 951-658-3111or email: ramona@ramonabowl.com
Web site http://ramonabowl.com
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