Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
offstage
adverb
/ˈɔfˌsteɪdʒ/
Definition
Out of sight of the audience; not on the stage.
Examples
- The actor waited offstage until it was his cue to enter.
- Many important decisions happen offstage within the theater community.
- She rehearsed her lines offstage before the performance began.
Meaning
The term refers to areas that are not visible to the audience in a theater or performance setting. It can also pertain to actions or events that occur outside the public eye, often during a performance.
Synonyms
- backstage
- behind the scenes
- in the wings
