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forestage

forestage

9.0
The front part of a theater stage that extends in front of the curtain
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔrˌsteɪdʒ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : frente del escenario
  • The forestage is beautiful.

Examples

  • During the musical, several scenes were performed on the forestage while the crew changed sets behind the curtain.

  • The actor delivered his monologue from the forestage, engaging the audience more intimately.

  • The director instructed the dancers to assemble on the forestage for the opening number.

  • The actors performed on the forestage during the opening scene.

  • The actors performed their scenes beautifully on the forestage in front of an enthusiastic audience.

  • During the play, the main character stepped forward onto the forestage to deliver an important monologue.

  • The forestage of the theater provided an excellent view for the audience sitting in the front row.

Synonyms

apron
vsforestage
7 7.3

A flat area beside a stage, golf green, or runway where people and vehicles move

is the theater section that projects forward past the curtain and orchestra pit
downstage
vsforestage
  • Specialized
2 6.9

The part of a stage nearest the audience

is the part that projects forward beyond the curtain and orchestra pit

How Far

thrust stage
  • Jargon
1 7.7
forestage
  • Archaic
9.0

Surface Forms

forestage singular
forestages plural

Morphology

forestage = stage (transparent) = fore + stage

Formed from 'fore' (front) + 'stage' (performance area), so the meaning 'front part of the stage' is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Forestage comes from fore- meaning 'in front', as in forehead, and stage meaning 'platform for actors'. So, a forestage is the part of a stage that sticks out in front of the curtain and brings actors closer to the audience.