Upstage

Setup

• The historical rake-based origin is commonly taught, but modern use is simply a spatial convention; upstage movement can also alter sightlines and focus.

Venue contexts

• Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable

Signal flow

• Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.

In practice

The historical rake-based origin is commonly taught, but modern use is simply a spatial convention; upstage movement can also alter sightlines and focus.

Explore related entries

• Downstage
• Stage left
• Stage right