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Definition of left stage
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the half of a theatrical stage to the left of an actor facing the audience
left stage
adverb (or adjective)Definition of left stage (Entry 2 of 2)
: toward or on the half of a theatrical stage to the left of an actor facing the audience
enters left stage quite ignored the whole left stage fiasco — compare downstage, right stage, upstage
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