trouper
Uncomplaining touring actor
A trouper is a member of a troupe—a company of actors or performers.
The word's primary use is figurative: someone who perseveres through difficulty without complaint, like a seasoned performer who soldiers on despite setbacks.
She's a real trouper—worked the whole shift with a broken toe.
Often confused with trooper (a soldier or state police officer), which carries similar connotations of resilience.
Unified group or outfit
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- backstageTheater's hidden area
rehearsal · audition · stage · curtain · costume · greasepaint · dressing-room · greenroom
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
determination · steadfastness · endurance · toughness · resilience · indefatigable · unflappable · dependable
One who portrays characters
- actressFemale stage performer
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- thespianTheatrical performer
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
singer · comedian · mime · acrobat · juggler · clown · magician · ventriloquist
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
trustworthy · dependable · constant · unwavering · staunch · true · reliable · solid
ensemble
Unified group or outfit
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- touringTraveling for pleasure
backstage · rehearsal · audition · stage · curtain · costume · greasepaint · dressing-room · greenroom · footlights
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
fortitude · determination · steadfastness · endurance · toughness · resilience · indefatigable · unflappable · dependable · reliable
actor
One who portrays characters
- actressFemale stage performer
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- thespianTheatrical performer
dancer · singer · comedian · mime · acrobat · juggler · clown · magician · ventriloquist · vaudevillian
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
committed · trustworthy · dependable · constant · unwavering · staunch · true · reliable · solid · game
pal
Close trusted companion
friend · mate · comrade · ally · sidekick · sport · champ · dear · brick · gem
- stage dancerschorus girl, chorus boy, showgirl, cabaret dancer
- Carny Slangcarny, barker, roustabout, big top, shill
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- underdogsunderdog, underdogs, Cinderella, sleeper, dark horse
- go-gettersgo-getter, striver, achiever, hustler, driven
trouperquitter
One who surrenders
prima donna · diva · flake · complainer · drama queen
- theatrical troupeGroup performing stage works
- dance troupeOrganized group of dancers
- theater troupeOrganized band of actors
- comedy troupeTeam creating humorous performances
- circus troupeTraveling performance ensemble
- ballet troupeOrganized company of dancers