troupe

[troop]

noun

1. a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.

verb (used without object)

trouped, trouping 

1. to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.

troupe

/ truːp /

noun

1. a company of actors or other performers, esp one that travels

verb

1. (intr) (esp of actors) to move or travel in a group

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

1815–25, < French: troop

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

C19: from French; see _troop

Synonym Study

See troop.

Example Sentences

The chemistry between its cast members is a major part of the company’s success, many previously worked together in improv troupes.

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Mr. Tomash was cast by choreographer Jamar Roberts in one of the four leading roles in “Foreseeable Future,” which had its first outing at the troupe’s annual Fall Fashion Gala.

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That’s the big-picture pitch for “People in the Dark,” a new interactive theatrical production from DrownedOut Productions, a young troupe creating a bit of buzz on the local immersive theater scene.

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Capturing a broad emotional spectrum, from joy to grief, it is clear that Ortega — a former troupe member of the Groundlings Sunday Company — showcases a lifetime of skills on the Westwood stage.

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He took a drama course and joined an improv troupe called Shock of the Funny in the lower East Village.

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Related Words

• association 
• band 
• cast 
• crew 
• ensemble 
• gang