Chapter Six: Spotlight on Briel Pomerantz

Meet Briel Pomerantz. She plays Dina, a first generation Anglo-Turkish 11-14 year-old girl, funny and a little on edge. Briel is a California girl with an East coast sensibility. She holds a BA in Theatre from UC Irvine and has been living in New York City for two years. She has appeared in numerous productions regionally in California and here in New York City. She is also a proud company member of the Vagabond Theatre Ensemble. She is a single lady looking for a man to make her laugh and loves chocolate. And most importantly, she is excited to be performing again, because she loves it. She also lives to laugh. Check her out at her website at www.brielpomerantz.com.

The Pivot Questionnaire:

What is your favorite word? Equilibrium

What is your least favorite word? A toss up between clammy or moist

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Good food

What turns you off? Negativity

What is your favorite curse word? Fuck

What sound or noise do you love? Laughter

What sound or noise do you hate? The sound of someone smacking their gum

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Chef/Baker

What profession would you not like to do? Mortician

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “Welcome to heaven, you look fabulous, your family is over there, and have whatever you want to eat.”