troupe

noun \ ˈtrüp \

Definition of troupe

:company, troop; especially :a group of theatrical performers

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Examples of troupe in a Sentence

I desperately want to join our regional theater's acting troupe and perhaps get a lead role.

Recent Examples of troupe from the Web

The chance to join them — to be anointed a beast — was one draw of BuildaBEAST, which, after a few days of classes in hip-hop and contemporary dance styles, culminated in an audition for the troupe.

— siobhan burke, New York Times, "WilldaBeast, and Other Forces to Be Reckoned With," 18 Aug. 2017
What started in L.A. in 2010 has become a full-fledged phenomenon in iambic pentameter: based on a suggestion from the audience, the Chickspeare troupe improvise a full play in five acts in the style of one of the Bard’s comedies.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 5 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend," 11 Aug. 2017
The Bomber troupe included seniors Bob Crowley, Rick Rust, Gerry Schroeder and Jim Brannen, juniors Tim Blood and Mark Colvin, sophomore Dana Bove and freshmen Jim Kemp, Charles Keating III, Bill Schulte and Bill Lauck.

— mark schmetzer, Cincinnati.com, "Glory Days: St. X swimming dynasty began in 1970," 11 Aug. 2017
The inventive troupe goes inside and out for Mulgrew’s site-specific work,

— staff reports, Philly.com, "Trike racing, Peach Music Fest, and more to to do in and around Philadelphia," 9 Aug. 2017
Louisville was the home base for the troupe and the L&N Railroad Company made sure all the acts were performed during the week and everyone was back home by Friday night to be with their families.

— nancy stearns theiss, The Courier-Journal, "'You’re at Home on the L&N' reminiscent of rail travel," 17 July 2017
Along with putting on quality performances, Larsen's troupe gave valuable training and performance opportunities to rising young American singers — another tradition that persists to this day.

— john von rhein, chicagotribune.com, "World-class opera grows tall and proud in the Corn Belt," 11 July 2017
The Southern Advantage: Rhythm: Clogged with her troupe on Season 6 of America’s Got Talent.

— nellah mcgough, Southern Living, "Your Southern Contestants in the Miss America Pageant," 11 July 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Emmy Award nominations are announced Thursday, multiple champagne toasts may be in order for a multitasking troupe of sitcom stars.

— lynn elber, The Seattle Times, "Comedy auteurs who write, act, direct could hit Emmy jackpot," 11 July 2017

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