repertory

rep·er·to·ry

noun \ˈre-pə(r)-ˌtȯr-ē\

: an organized group of actors that performs many kinds of plays with each play being performed for only a short time

plural rep·er·to·ries

Full Definition of REPERTORY

1

:  a place where something may be found :  repository

2

a :  repertoire

b :  a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater

c :  a theater housing such a company

3

:  the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company <acting in repertory>

Examples of REPERTORY

1. She acted in repertory for many years.

Origin of REPERTORY

Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce — more at pare

First Known Use: 1593

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

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