Frustration

In fear that my writing projects were dominating over my acting projects, I had a meeting with a director/friend, and agreed to perform in a new writing showcase.
I have not been on stage for over a year, and saw this as the ideal opportunity to get back in the game.
We met in a rehearsal studio for a chat.
One of the other showcase pieces was an actor short for the first read- through, and so I was asked to stand in. I agreed.
I could feel my nervous energy kick in. You know,  the kind that works for you,  not against you.
But within a few minutes my nervous energy was replaced by something quite different: frustration.
The actors reading of the material was lacking energy and any kind of creative input. This sounds like a harsh observation, I know. But at drama school, we were taught to invest in a part from the very first reading. Try something. Anything. Doesn't matter if it later becomes apparent that the director wants to take it in another direction. Do something and fail. Fail gloriously. No one cares as long as you "bring something to the table."
The piece in question will improve before it goes in front of an audience,  this I have no doubt.
My frustration lies in my belief that I will only improve as an actor, when I'm the one needing to raise my game, not waiting for others to do so.
If this sounds arrogant, I apologise.
I wish only the best for my fellow actors. I only ask one thing of them: If you desire a professional life in a creative field- then be creative.