Downstage (adverb)

The front part of the stage, closest to the audience.

Origin:

Downstage is a word that comes from the combination of the words "down" and "stage" which refers to the front part of the stage, closest to the audience. .

Examples:

1. The actor walked downstage to address the audience directly.
2. The set was designed so that the action would take place mostly downstage.
3. The downstage area was illuminated differently than the rest of the stage.
4. The director asked the actors to move downstage for the final scene.
5. The downstage area was used for the most intimate scenes in the play.