Literally, the area beyond the acting area toward the rear wall Also used to describe all areas related to, but not on, the stage, including dressing rooms, technical areas, etc
The backstage area is the area behind and on the sides of the stage, unseen by the audience Sets and props are often held backstage while not in use, and actors and musicians wait there before going to the stage to perform
out of view of the public; behind the scenes; "Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal"; "many private deals were made backstage at the convention
{s} occurring or located behind the stage; secret, hidden, kept out of public view; of or pertaining to the private lives of famous celebrities
{i} area behind the curtain (in a theater); rooms located behind the stage of a theater (i.e. dressing rooms)
The area away from the service area and customers, where actors plan and execute service for the audience