off
stage
Plural
offstages
1
the part of the stage area hidden from the audience, typically used for preparation or waiting during a performance
- The actor hurried to the offstage to avoid being seen by the audience.
- A loud noise came from the offstage, distracting the performers.
- The props were stored in the offstage until they were needed.
- She whispered her lines while standing in the offstage.
- The director signaled from the offstage for the next scene to begin.