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!