A Fresh Start for Our Beloved

Tucked beneath the redwoods on the north Loma Prieta campus, just beyond the gazebo at the newly-named Mountain Complex, lies one of our ’s hidden gems: the Redwood Amphitheater. For decades, this open-air space has hosted Theatre in the Mountains summer plays, as well as concerts, preschool promotions, and movie nights. It has created countless memories for our community.

After years of weathering storms and slow deterioration, the amphitheater is finally receiving the care and revitalization it deserves. The first phase of the renovation is now complete, including a brand-new redwood stage, a new backdrop, and a sturdy anchor system for future lighting trusses. These upgrades restore the amphitheater’s functionality, and will allow more ambitious, well-lit performances and gatherings in the years ahead.

This project has been a partnership between the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District and the Loma Prieta Foundation. The school district provided funding from Measure R for materials, and LPCF enlisted a dedicated crew of volunteers to contribute the majority of the labor. We are deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and heart of the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves cutting lumber, hauling materials, and driving screws to ensure the finished stage is both beautiful and durable. Special gratitude goes to community member and MD Construction owner Mick Dudas, whose technical expertise and steady leadership guided the project from start to finish. His skill, patience, and problem-solving made this renovation possible.

The second phase of the project will include trenching for new lighting and sound infrastructure, as well as repairing several of the amphitheater’s benches. With continued community support, we hope to welcome everyone back to this special space with a performance as early as this summer.

The Redwood Amphitheater has always been a place where imagination comes alive under the trees. Thanks to this collaborative effort, it’s on its way to becoming a vibrant centerpiece of the once again.

Lifelong Mountain Resident of 54 Years 408.761.2092 | scott.green@compass.com 01079009 and 01272467. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified.

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