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The Ballot of Paola Aguilar

Paola talks to the audience
Kaj jokes on Paola's first day
Paola chooses a sperm donor
Paola explains to the think tank
Nicola references Paola's book
Kaj explains to Paola
Paola looks at sperm donors
Rodeo clown sperm donor

Written by Bernardo Cubría

Director: GerRee Hinshaw

Costume Designer: Alexandra Ligh

Properties Designer: Caitlyn Clark

Set and Projection Designer: Brian Watson

Sound Designer: Andrew Metzroth

Lighting Designer: Vance McKenzie

Photos by mcleod9creative

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company | 2024


When creating the costumes for the ensemble of Ballot, I drew inspiration from contemporary office attire, the Corporate Memphis art style, and commedia dell’arte aesthetics. Dr. Paola Aguilar and the members of the political “think tank” wore typical suits, blazers, and trousers - establishing a very contemporary office setting - in bright colors and bold prints - bringing us into a loud and sometimes overwhelming world seen from Paola’s perspective. The show also featured various supporting roles played by a single actor, whose costumes were detailed enough to communicate each character’s identity, while also uncomplicated enough to change in and out of quickly.

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