back stage
Where actors prepare
Backstage refers to the areas of a theater behind or to the sides of the stage, hidden from the audience—dressing rooms, wings, and corridors where performers prepare and wait.
As an adverb or adjective, it describes activity in these spaces: She went backstage to meet the cast.
Figuratively, backstage means behind the scenes, away from public view: backstage negotiations.
Usually spelled as one word.
- wingsLimbs for flight
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- dressing roomSpace for costume changes
- green roomPerformers' offstage retreat
- dressing tableFurniture for grooming routines
greenroom · props · costume · rehearsal · call time · five minutes · spotlight · cue · makeup · rigging · behind the scenes · performer · entrance · exit · nerves · waiting · mirror · wardrobe
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- Impression managementself-presentation, first impression, body language, eye contact, dress code
back stagefront of house
Guest-facing venue operations
auditorium · house · stage · orchestra · seating area
back stagecenter stage
Position of maximum attention
in the spotlight · onstage · front and center · in the limelight · on display