User talk:Ferrarix5a/sandbox
Shane's Peer Review edit
I've just read over the article, and I definitely agree that the article is significantly lacking in content. I think, as you stated in the article's talk page, that splitting "History and description" into "Overview" and "History" would be an excellent idea, as those are two distinct subjects. It also falls in-line with how other Wikipedia articles approach the two subjects, so it creates consistency. However, I have mixed feelings about creating a single subsection in "History" for Ramona Lubo. If by subsection you mean a paragraph, then I think that would be fine, but I think an entire section for the history portion may be overdoing it (then again I don't know how much she influenced the play, so I could be wrong. Just something to think about). Additionally, perhaps a section called "Impact" or "Significance" could be added to discuss the effects the play has had on Californian and American culture, values, ideas, etc. Overall, I would say your current plan is sound and will definitely make the article much better and more substantive. Looking forward to see how it turns out! Shanewolf38 (talk) 01:54, 8 February 2018 (UTC)
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| The Ramona Pageant | |
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 The Ramona Pageant in 1950 | |
| Written by |
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| Date premiered | April 13, 1923 |
| Place premiered | Hemet, California |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Ramona |
| Genre | Drama/Romance/Comedy |
| Setting | 1850 California |
The Ramona Outdoor Play, formerly known as (and still commonly called) The Ramona Pageant, is an outdoor play staged annually in Hemet, California[1] since 1923.[2] It is based on the 1884 novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.[3][1]
History and Origination edit
The original script was written by Garnet Holme in 1923. Holme was also the original director and the person who chose the plot of land where the play is still currently set, called the Ramona Bowl. The Ramona Bowl (or The Bowl) is located in the San Jacinto mountains, in a valley in Hemet. There is a hillside where the stage is set, as well as an audience area. In 1988, major renovations took place, in which the valley was lifted, allowing the audience to move closer to the hillside(http://articles.latimes.com/2006/apr/25/local/me-ramona25).Although at least eight other stage plays have been adapted from the novel, as of 1993[update] The Ramona Pageant is the only surviving version. [2] Moreover, Holme's adaptation is the most successful and the most circulated version of the play.[4] It is held over three consecutive weekends in April and May in the Ramona Bowl, a natural amphitheater in the foothills above Hemet in Riverside County. In 2015, a brand new, updated script was written by international award-winning film director and screenwriter Stephen Savage, based more closely on the original novel, and featuring much more action and historic content. Under the skilled direction of artistic director Dennis Anderson, the new version enters its 4th season in 2018.[5].
The Ramona Pageant is the longest running outdoor play in the United States. It ran uninterrupted except in 1933, when the Great Depression occurred and in 1942, when World War II occurred [6][2]. In 1993 it was declared California's official State Outdoor Play.[2]
Overview edit
The play can be considered a "Romeo and Juliet that is set in the Wild Wild West", since it resembles the story of two star-crossed lovers challenging their rivaling families in order to be together, despite the ongoing situation of white settlers taking over the native land (http://articles.latimes.com/2006/apr/25/local/me-ramona25). Ramona is an orphaned half-Native American and half-Scottish, who was adopted by Senora Moreno, a Mexican-American woman. Unfortunately, Ramona was neglected by her adopter, since she was of mixed race. When Ramona met Alessandro, she falls in love with him. Alessandro is the son of Pablo Assis, the chief of the Temecula Indian tribe. When Senora Moreno found out about Ramona an Alessandro, she was infuriated because she does approve the marriage between a half-Indian and a full-Indian. When Ramona finds out that Senora Moreno never actually treated her with love and respect, she runs away with Alessandro. (http://www.seecalifornia.com/festivals/hemet-ramona.html)(http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/swetc/true/body.1_div.13.html).
Performers edit
The production features a cast of approximately 375 members,[2] mainly local volunteers or residents in the community. Holmes says that casting local members maintained the authenticity of the roles in the play[4]. Animals such as horses and mules are also featured in the play (http://articles.latimes.com/2006/apr/25/local/me-ramona25).The lead roles are Ramona and Alessandro, her Native American lover. As of 2018, the The Ramona Pageant is currently in its 95th season[7].
Cast edit
- Ramona – Dorise Schukow (1923-1933)[8], Dorothy Bailey Vosburg (1951-1961), Kathi Anderson (1985)[9], Kayla Contreras (2018-)[7]
- Alessandro – Bruce Botteler (1923-1933)[8], Maurice Jara (1952-1966), Christ Thomas (1985-1986, 1989)[9], Joseph Valdez (2018-)[7]
- Senora – Adelaide Clarke, Kathi Anderson (2014, 2018-)[5][7]
- Felipe – Karyl Marker, Frank Jaramillo (2014)[5], Bret Cherland (2018-)[7]
- Juan Canito – Ed Poorman, Daniel Martinez (2004-2006, 2018-)[7] (http://articles.latimes.com/2006/apr/25/local/me-ramona25)
- Marda – Cesaria Hernandez (2018-)[7]
- Father Salvierderra – Frank Felt, Jim Marbury (2014)[5]
- Luigo – Paola Cifuentes (2018-)[7]
- Margarita – Paola Cifuentes (2018-)[7]
- Aunt Ri – Monica Reichl (2018-)[7]
- Joe – Rafael Wave Hernandez-Minard (2018-)[7]
- Father Gaspara – Jim Marbury (2014)[5]
- Yesidro (Ysidro) – Frank Jaramillo (2018-)[7]
- Jim Farrar – Dan Ferguson (2018-)[7]
Notable performers edit
Occasionally, professional actors have performed in the show, often portraying the romantic leading roles.[9]
Performers (listed alphabetically) have included:
- Anne Archer as Ramona (1969)[2] (https://www.pe.com/2017/01/12/actress-anne-archer-to-appear-at-idyllwild-film-festival/)
- Henry Brandon[2]
- Victor Jory as Alessandro (1933-1937)[2] https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=CJ19370318.2.59
- Jeffrey Meek[2]
- Raquel Welch/Raquel Tejada as Ramona (1959)[2] (http://www.seecalifornia.com/festivals/hemet-ramona.html)
- Francesco Sorianello/Frank Sorell as Alessandro (1967-1971, 1975-1978, 1981) (https://www.pe.com/2013/05/07/hemet-8216ramona8217-actor-francesco-sorianello-dies/)
Influence edit
The play is strongly supported by local residents of Hemet, who have had a role in the play, such as managing and leading a group of children acting as Native American kids who play on the hilltops. (http://articles.latimes.com/2006/apr/25/local/me-ramona25) Moreover, Southern California was the romanticization of the play (https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/ramona-california-history-at-the-intersection-of-native-spanish-and-white/).
References edit
- ^ a b Hill, Gladwin (April 19, 1953). "'Ramona' Country; California Town Pageant Preserves the Legend". The New York Times. Hemet, California. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "California Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5". legainfo.ca.gov. 1993.
- ^ Browne, Renee (August 8, 2015). "History: 'Ramona' inspired early Palm Springs plays". The Desert Sun. Gannett.
- ^ a b Brigandi, Phil. "Ramona - History and Myth in Southern California". So Cal Historyland. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Schultz, Craig. "HEMET: 'Ramona' gets a makeover". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ ""Ramona" History, Drama, and Love in the San Jacinto Valley". Western Science Center. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "'Ramona' pageant announces 2018 cast list". Valley News. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Images of America: Hemet". Arcadia Publishing. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Snow, Shauna. "Ramona Pageant: 'A Labor of Love' : The enduring romance about Old California still tugs at the heartstrings of actors and audiences". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 March 2018.