Definition of downstage
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:toward or at the front of a theatrical stage
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:toward a motion-picture or television camera
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First Known Use of downstage
1793
Definition of downstage
:the part of a stage that is nearest the audience or camera
Recent Examples of downstage from the Web
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But instead of bringing the action and minimal set downstage, everything is moved to the wall furthest from the seats.
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Clair marshaled the combined forces of the singers, the orchestra and the Pacific Chorale efficiently under trying circumstances – his back is to the action, most of which happens in a small downstage sandbox.
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Mr. Trump, the reality-TV pro, showed less camera awareness, glaring at his opponent and directing answers downstage (presumably toward the moderator, Lester Holt, who was little seen on camera).
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First Known Use of downstage
circa 1931
DOWNSTAGE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of downstage for English Language Learners
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: toward the front part of a stage
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