Definition

Noun: A theater company is an organized group of people who work together to produce theatrical performances, typically plays. It is a business or artistic organization dedicated to mounting stage productions.

Usage

A "theater company" functions as a single, collective entity. It is often used to specify which group is responsible for a production. - The theater company is holding auditions for its next show. - She has been a member of a local theater company for five years. - Which theater company is producing *Hamlet this season?*

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "In residence": A theater company that has a permanent home or a long-term association with a specific venue.
  • The experimental theater company is in residence at the university's arts center.
• "Repertory theater company": A company that performs a rotating repertoire of plays throughout a season.
  • He joined a repertory theater company to gain experience in a variety of roles.

Variants and Related Words

• Theatre company: The British English spelling of "theater company."
• Troupe: A group of actors, dancers, or other performers. While similar, "troupe" is a more general term and does not imply the formal, producing organization that "theater company" does.
• Production company: A broader term for a company that produces films, television shows, or other media, not exclusively stage plays.
• Drama company: A less common synonym, emphasizing the production of dramas or plays.

Synonyms

• Stage company
• Acting company
• Dramatic company

Related Phrases

• To found/establish a theater company: To create and set up a new theater company.
  • They pooled their resources to found a theater company dedicated to new works.
• Theater company management: The administrative and business side of running a theater company.
  • Her studies focused on theater company management and arts administration.

Noun

1. a company that produces plays