1. toward or at the front of a theater stage
Usage: theater

1. located at or toward the front of a theater stage
Usage: theater

1. the front part of a theater stage
Usage: theater

Examples

• The actor moved downstage to deliver his monologue.
• She positioned herself downstage left for the final scene.
• The downstage area was brightly lit during the performance.
• The director asked the chorus to step downstage.
• The downstage is closest to the audience.
• He gestured toward the downstage area of the set.