What Does Having Potential Mean?

Air Date: September 22, 2022   Have you ever heard someone say, “they have potential”? I remember a particular teacher say  that to me in high school. At first, I was thrilled that I had something to aspire to. Then, the  more I though about it, I realized that it was, in fact, an expression of disappointment from that  teacher. I was not measuring up. That word, “potential” is at once a statement of possibilities  and failure. Actors find it hard to understand the concept. It is a matter of knowing what you  are capable of and then judging if you have demonstrated those capabilities. Do you have  acting potential? Let’s get into it. On this episode of Casting Actors Cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices