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There are two meanings of the word. Early stages were tilted a little to give everyone a better view, before some bright mind got the idea to tilt the house instead. The side furthest from the audience was a little higher. That's why the front of the stage is "downstage" and the back of the stage is "upstage."
The other use of the word refers to some action on the stage stealing the focus from another actor. This term literally derives from one actor "upstaging" another, that is, being upstage from them. The upstage actor can naturally face the audience while speaking to the downstage actor; the downstage actor must either reply without facing the upstage actor (which usually looks unnatural) or turn his back to the audience (a weaker position, since the audience can no longer see his face).
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What does upstage mean in dance terms?
Close to the audience.
What does upstage right mean in drama?
when an actor is the furthest away from the audience in the right corner
What are the parts of stage in a drama or play?
Downstage Right, Downstage Center, Downstage Left, Upstage Right, Upstage Center, Upstage Left
Name the parts of a stage in 1600?
downstage: downstage left, downstage center, and downstage right center stage: center left, center stage, and center right upstage: upstage left, upstage center, and upstage right
Why is upstage called upstage and why is downstage called downstage?
they are called such because in the beginnings of modern theater, stages used to be built on a slant, so upstage was literally "up the stage"
What does upstage mean in dance terms?
Close to the audience.
What does USL mean in drama?
USL in drama means Upstage Left.
What is a sentence with upstage?
They didn't intend to upstage the performer.
What is a sentence using upstage?
They didn't intend to upstage the performer.
What is the duration of Upstage film?
The duration of Upstage - film - is 1.27 hours.
What does upstage right mean in drama?
when an actor is the furthest away from the audience in the right corner
What are the parts of stage in a drama or play?
Downstage Right, Downstage Center, Downstage Left, Upstage Right, Upstage Center, Upstage Left
When was Upstage - film - created?
Upstage - film - was created on 1926-11-07.
Name the parts of a stage in 1600?
downstage: downstage left, downstage center, and downstage right center stage: center left, center stage, and center right upstage: upstage left, upstage center, and upstage right
Why is upstage called upstage and why is downstage called downstage?
they are called such because in the beginnings of modern theater, stages used to be built on a slant, so upstage was literally "up the stage"
Steal the limelight?
upstage
What are the ratings and certificates for Upstage - 1926?
Upstage - 1926 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
