dramatis personae

noun

Definition of dramatis personaenext
as in ensemble

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  1. ensemble
  2. cast
  3. stock company
Noun
  • Sonny and Cher showed up in 1973 looking fresh out of Studio 54, with Cher clad in a heavy fur and groovy, midriff-baring ensemble.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The official teaser trailer, released on Thursday, gives fans their first real look at the ensemble — including Corenswet in Superman’s iconic primary-colored tights.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • O'Connell appears to have suffered a significant leg injury, as he was placed in a full air cast to ensure his leg was stabilized.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Among the cast were Mary Beth Hurt, Sasha von Scherler, and Mandy Patinkin in his first role – and, in her first job out of Yale Drama School, Meryl Streep.
    Rachel Martin, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of cast
Noun
  • Joan Benedict Steiger, who was part of the original stock company for Candid Camera and later became the wife of actor Rod Steiger, died June 24 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of complications from a stroke.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 July 2024
  • Benedict was a member of Allen Funt’s stock company for Candid Camera.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
Definition of stock company
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