Unpopular opinion: there may be a POSITIVE reason you are in the ensemble

In my case, particularly if it’s ensemble characters who have lines but pop from one role to another, I’ve seen that the director had a very specific vision for that person-not just “not quite good enough but you don’t suck so eh, ensemble.”

I’ve never directed but I’ve often thought about how while not everyone can be a lead-I’d want a cast where everyone COULD do it.