forestage
- noun
- /ˈfɔrˌsteɪdʒ/
- Archaic
- The forestage is beautiful.
Examples
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During the musical, several scenes were performed on the forestage while the crew changed sets behind the curtain.
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The actor delivered his monologue from the forestage, engaging the audience more intimately.
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The director instructed the dancers to assemble on the forestage for the opening number.
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The actors performed on the forestage during the opening scene.
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The actors performed their scenes beautifully on the forestage in front of an enthusiastic audience.
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During the play, the main character stepped forward onto the forestage to deliver an important monologue.
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The forestage of the theater provided an excellent view for the audience sitting in the front row.
Synonyms
A flat area beside a stage, golf green, or runway where people and vehicles move
The part of a stage nearest the audience
How Far
- Jargon
- Archaic
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.