| Main Entry: | troupe |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | company |
Synonyms: |
acting company, actors, association, band, cast, crew, ensemble, gang*, group, party, performers, repertory company, stock company, team, troop |
| Notes: | troop is from Latin troppus 'flock' and is a group of people or animals; troupe is a company of actors or performers |
| Main Entry: | repertory company |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | acting group |
Synonyms: |
repertory theater, stock, stock company, straw hat, straw hat circuit, summer stock, summer theater, touring company |