Upstage (Noun)
Meaning
The rear part of the stage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The prop team carefully arranged the furniture at the upstage area to achieve the perfect backdrop for the actors.
- During rehearsals, actors were often reminded to avoid crossing into the upstage area where the drummer was positioned.
- The stage manager asked the production team to install a set of stairs at the upstage left corner to facilitate smooth set changes.
- Crew members quietly worked at the upstage area to take down the heavy backdrop during intermission.
- As the final scene unfolded, the rear lights of the upstage section cast a warm, magical glow on the set.