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DOWNSTAGE [2 records]

Record 1 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
DEF

Advance toward the front of the stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
CONT

Quand l'acteur va de la face au lointain on dit qu'il remonte; dans le sens inverse, il descend.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
DEF

the area nearest the footlights and curtain.

CONT

... the rear of the stage is referred to as upstage and ... the front of the stage as downstage. (ADTHE, 1956, p. 5).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
CONT

Le fond de la scène s'appelle le lointain, (...) le devant s'appelle la face.

Spanish

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