Forestage (Noun)
Meaning
The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The actors stood on the forestage, waiting for the curtain to rise and the play to begin.
- The forestage was dimly lit, creating an eerie atmosphere for the dramatic scene that was about to unfold.
- The director carefully positioned the props on the forestage to create a realistic setting for the period drama.
- As the orchestra played the overture, the actors took their places on the forestage, preparing for the start of the musical.
- The forestage was extended into the audience with a thrust stage, allowing the actors to interact more closely with the spectators.