off (theater)

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offstage
Of, or relating to private life
away from the stage (Theatre); happening privately
situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; "offstage noises"
behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage"
a stage area out of sight of the audience
not in public; "the deal was done offstage"
Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience
{s} behind the curtains, not on stage (Theatre); happening privately; hidden, not in plain view
Taking place offstage (as above)
When an actor or entertainer goes offstage, they go into the area behind or to the side of the stage, so that the audience no longer sees them. She ran offstage in tears There was a lot of noise offstage. onstage
Offstage is used to describe the behaviour of actors or entertainers in real life, when they are not performing. the tragedies of their off-stage lives. onstage Offstage is also an adverb. Despite their bitter screen rivalry, off-stage they are close friends. onstage
behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage
withheld from public view or attention; "offstage political meetings"