… Theater Presents: Heroes and Saints … ELAC Theater Presents: Heroes and Saints … HEROES AND SAINTS by Cherrie Moraga was a winner of the Dramalogue, the PEN West, and the Critics Circle awards, as well as the Will Glickman Prize for Best Play of … of the play, as it highlights the struggles of marginalized Chicano communities in agricultural areas. This setting, along with elements of magical realism, allows Moraga to explore themes of Chicano identity, environmental activism, and social justice within the context of rural California's agricultural industry. The fictional town serves as a microcosm for broader issues …