1. actors or actresses; people who perform in plays or theatrical productions
Usage: formal

Examples

• The local theater group recruited talented thespians for their summer production.
• Many famous thespians got their start in small community theaters.
• The drama school trained aspiring thespians in classical acting techniques.
• Several renowned thespians attended the awards ceremony.
• Young thespians practiced their lines backstage before the performance.
• The director praised the thespians for their dedication to the craft.