offstage

(-stāj′)

noun

that part of a stage, as the wings, not visible to the audience

adjective

in or from the offstage: an offstage whisper

adverb

  1. in or to the offstage: to go offstage
  2. when not actually appearing before the public

See offstage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is invisible to the audience.
  2. Of, relating to, or taking place in private life: an offstage persona.
adverb
  1. Away from the area of a stage visible to the audience.
  2. a. In private life: an actor known offstage by another name.
    b. Behind the scenes; not visible to the public: The meetings between the leaders took place offstage.

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