noun a part of a stage that is farthest from the audience
verb to draw attention away from someone or something else on stage
adjective relating to or characteristic of the area of a stage that is farthest from the audience
adverb in a manner that draws attention away from someone or something else on stage
In music performances, 'upstage' can refer to a musician or singer who is positioned at the back of the stage, often to create a specific visual effect or dynamic within the performance.
In film and television production, 'upstage' is used to describe a performer or object positioned in a way that draws attention away from another performer or object.
In theater, 'upstage' refers to the area of the stage that is farthest from the audience. Actors can be instructed to move upstage or downstage to adjust their positioning in relation to the audience.
In dance, 'upstage' can be used to indicate movement towards the back of the stage, away from the audience.
In theater, an actor may try to upstage another actor by drawing attention to themselves and away from the other actor. This can create tension and conflict on stage.
A director may instruct actors on how to upstage or downstage each other to create a more dynamic and visually interesting scene.
A stage manager may use the term 'upstage' when referring to the area of the stage farthest from the audience.
In dance, a choreographer may choreograph movements that involve upstaging other dancers to create different levels and dynamics in a performance.