offstage

5 definitions • 10 examples

behind, at, or to the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:

He never actually appears in the second half of the play - you just hear his voice offstage.

The figure is raised high in the air by three men who carry her slowly offstage.

(of a performer, actor, etc.) when not acting in a play or film, etc., or not taking part in some other kind of performance:

When we go offstage, we are normal people.

The actress had some hard times off-stage.

Off stage, the young ballet dancer plied other trades.

off the stage, or happening behind or at the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:

Offstage performers are hidden from view as they wait in the wings.

An off-stage choir can be heard singing.

used for describing a performer, actor, etc. or their behaviour when they are not acting in a play or film, etc. or not taking part in some other kind of performance:

The actor became well-known for his offstage exploits.

Before the interview, she made it clear that her off-stage life was off limits.

behind or at the side of the stage, so that people who are watching cannot see:

We could hear someone shouting offstage.