choregus
/kəˈriɡəs/
noun
- In ancient Greek theater, a wealthy citizen who financed and organized a dramatic production or chorus.
- The choregus paid for the costumes and training of the chorus in the festival competition.
- The playwright thanked his choregus for funding the entire production of the tragedy.
- Being a choregus was a prestigious duty that brought social honor to wealthy Athenians.