offstage
/ˈɔfˌsteɪdʒ/
adverb
- In or to the area of a theater not visible to the audience.
- The prop master quickly moved the table offstage between scenes.
- She could hear the director shouting instructions offstage.
- The actors waited offstage for their cue to enter.
- In private life, away from public attention (figurative).
- They were good friends offstage, even though they played rivals on the show.
- Offstage, the famous singer is a quiet and shy person.
- The politician's offstage behavior was very different from his public image.
Synonyms
Antonyms
adjective
- Located or happening in the area of a theater not visible to the audience.
- He had an offstage microphone to speak to the actors.
- The offstage crew worked quickly to change the set.
- The offstage noise distracted the audience during the quiet scene.
- Not part of a public performance or persona; private.
- The comedian's offstage personality is surprisingly serious.
- They discussed their offstage roles in the production.
- Her offstage life is very ordinary, despite her fame.