Title Role (Noun)
Meaning
The role of the character after whom the play is named.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The actress was thrilled to land the title role in the new Broadway production of "Hamlet".
- He played the title role in the film adaptation of "Macbeth" to critical acclaim.
- The title role in "Othello" is one of the most challenging and coveted parts in all of Shakespeare.
- She was hesitant to take on the title role in "Medea" due to the character's intense emotional demands.
- The actor's portrayal of the title role in "Richard III" earned him a Tony Award nomination.