About Me

I am a costume designer based in Los Angeles. I collaborate with the creative team and the performers to use the visual language of clothing to engage the audience, reflect a smart point of view, enhance story structure and character arc.  I enjoy problem solving, and can draw on outstanding people skills and 25 years experience in all aspects of the entertainment industry for resources.

To read an interview with me about my process, go to About.com with this link. 

There are two parts to this website; the blogroll I use to post recent projects, and portfolio style archives sorted by design category– click on tabs for specific shows. If you are using a mobile device the tabs may relocate slightly.

Download a Short Resume as a Word Doc.  I have uploaded a PDF format, I’ve received feedback not everyone can see this version on smart devices.  Email me if you have trouble viewing this.     HPD Short Resume 4-2013

Contact Me directly hollypoe@ix.netcom.com 

See what my students are doing UCI Costume Alums Recent Projects

Costume Renderings for Shipwrecked!

Sample plates from Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, by Donald Margulies for the Cincinnati Playhouse. Actors wear a base costume ca 1900 and peel off layers or add signature pieces for new characters. Three actors play over 35 roles without leaving the stage!

Shipwrecked Costume Renderings

Sample plates from Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, by Donald Margulies for the Cincinnati Playhouse. Actors wear a base costume ca 1900 and peel off layers or add signature pieces for new characters. Three actors play over 35 roles without leaving the stage!

Click here to read Theater Mania’s review of our production.

 

Costume rendering for Amiens, played by Music Director Brian Joseph

 

 

As You Like It

Shakespeare Center LA is creating an exciting production of As You Like It, directed by the inspiring Ken Sabberton.  For more information click here.

 

Sketchbook Project National Tour comes to LA

My sketchbook will be part of the exhibition at iam8bit gallery in LA during the weekend of May 25-26th.  Come see how it turned out! 

Film Festival News

Short film How to Get to Candybar has been accepted into the Manhattan Film Festival to screen in late June!   It just screened very successfully in the Monaco Charity Film Festival, and received the award for Best Comedy from the Cape Fear Film Festival.  Congratulations to the mighty fine team of collaborators that made this film, and especially my wardrobe team Rebecca Meredith and Amanda Avila!  See more info on IMDB here. 

Shakespeare Center LA

I will design the costumes for an upcoming production of As You Like It for Shakespeare Center LA’s Veterans’ Project. Following their design aesthetic, that Shakespeare is Alive and Well in Los Angeles, this production will be located in contemporary LA.  Director Ken Sabberton has created a snappy cut of the script. Stay tuned for more!