You mustn't hem us in with SUPERS, however picturesque their dress may be.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
In Vienna, the performing personnel, including chorus, orchestra, band, ballet, SUPERS and the principal singers, numbers close upon 400. Then follows the body of various instructors, regisseurs, stage managers, repetiteurs, accompanists, etc.
"The Operatic Problem"
William Johnson Galloway
Also, like all other attempts to place a scene upon the stage, they will be found to consist of a few stars, several players of secondary importance, and a certain number of SUPERS.
"Ex Voto"
Samuel Butler