About Ramona Bowl
Our History
In outdoor drama, the setting is a key part of the presentation. In many ways, the Ramona Bowl is as important a part of the play as the costumes or the props. It lends a sense of realism to the show, and help to immerse the audience in the story....It was Garnet Holme who insisted on a natural setting for the play. The original plans had called for staging the production in town, perhaps on the high school athletic fields. Holme looked at the hills surrounding the valley and knew there had to be something better.
THE AMPHITHEATRE
Located on 160 acres in the south hills of Hemet, California, the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre is home to RAMONA.
The amphitheatre with its acoustical attributes and beautiful mountain views was discovered in 1922 by playwright Garnet Holme. He found the perfect location to produce his work and in 1923 people came from miles around to see the first production of RAMONA in what is now known as the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre.
GREAT SEATS
The 5,400 seat capacity is made up of tiered cement bench seats with wooden backs accessible by stairs. Handicapped and wheelchair seating is available with minimal or no steps involved.
The seating area is divided into 3 sections. The main entrance is between the lower and upper levels. Lower level seats offer a closer view with more visible facial expressions. Upper level seats offer a better panoramic view. At the top are the shaded box seats. While this area requires climbing 30 steps, it has shade cloth, padded chairs and offers waitress service.
There is not a bad seat in the house!