Stage Directions

Post date: Aug 22, 2016 1:22:33 PM

• • The rear of the stage is considered up-stage. This derives from the raked stage, where the stage sloped up away from the audience.

  • The front of the stage (i.e. nearest the audience) is down-stage.

  • Stage left and right, at least in British and North American theatre, refer to the actor's left and right facing the audience.

  • House left and house right refer to how the audience perceives the stage. The audience’s left is referred to as house left, and the audience’s right is referred to as house right.