forestage

/ˈfȯr-ˌstāj/ (ame, mw)

forestage — noun

1. the area of a theatre stage that lies on the audience side of the main curtain,

1.名詞C1
釋義

the area of a theatre stage that lies on the audience side of the main curtain, often used for scenes that bring performers close to the people watching

例句

During the monologue, Elena stepped onto the forestage and spoke directly to the audience.

collocation: step onto the forestage

The director placed a single wooden chair on the forestage to create an intimate atmosphere.

同義詞
  • apron

    the most common alternative term among theatre professionals; 'apron' is shorter and more colloquial

  • front stage

    a descriptive phrase rather than a standard technical label; less precise

反義詞
  • backstage

    the area behind the stage and behind the curtain, out of the audience's view

  • main stage

    the area behind the curtain where the principal set pieces are placed

用法筆記

Often called the apron. The forestage is distinct from the main stage, which lies behind the curtain. Common in descriptions of Shakespearean and other historical theatre architecture.

常見錯誤

❌The actors waited in the forestage before the show.
✅The actors waited backstage before the show.
💡'forestage' refers to the front part of the stage itself, not the area behind or beside it.
❌She left her bag on the forestage and went home.
✅She left her bag on the forestage after the rehearsal.
💡'forestage' is a technical theatre term used mainly in performance contexts, not for everyday storage.