“The Ballot of Paola Aguilar” by Bernardo Cubría

Just in time for the November election comes this smart comedy about ethnic stereotypes, feckless political consultants and one woman’s journey toward personal fulfillment.

A major unnamed political party — we can all guess which one it is — hires a university professor to help it stop the hemorrhaging of Hispanic voters. Desperately in need of cash to pay for sperm, and IVF treatments to start a family, Professor Aguilar reluctantly takes the job.

This critically acclaimed comedy by Mexico-born playwright Bernardo Cubría pokes fun at America’s obsession with identity politics while exploring one woman’s very non-political quest to become a mother.