Luke Salcido, left, plays Daniel Hernandez in "They Call Me a Hero."Borderlands Theater’s latest production is titled, They Call Me a Hero.
The play is based on the published memoirs of Daniel Hernandez, the 20-year-old intern, who is credited with saving the life of former congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, during the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting at a Tucson grocery store.
Barclay Goldsmith, the director of the play, said it’s a “quintessential Tucson story about a bi-cultural, intelligent, compassionate young man from humble beginnings, who realized the value of helping others from an early age.”
Luke Salcido, who plays Hernandez in the play, said the story resonates with his own experiences growing up in the south side of Tucson.
He said Hernandez's story highlights the importance of family, compassion, civic participation and resilience.
They Call Me a Hero runs through Sunday, Oct. 5. Schedule information can be found HERE.
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