dramatis personae (noun)

1. The dramatis personae of the Greek tragedy 'Oedipus Rex' consist of Oedipus, Jocasta, and Tiresias among others.

2. In the horror movie 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' the dramatis personae includes Freddy Krueger, Nancy Thompson, and Glen Lantz.

3. The dramatis personae of the religious play 'Everyman' consists of characters like Everyman, Death, and Fellowship.

4. The dramatic reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg included a large dramatis personae comprising of soldiers, Lee, and Meade.