The Stage 9 positions

Upstage vs. downstage These terms come from Greek Theater. A Raked stage was used so that the audience could see every actor on the stage. The slope of the stage was like a hill. The bottom of the hill was closest to the audience. This was the DOWN part of the stage. The high part of the hill was further away from the audience. This was the UP part of the stage.

The Raked Stage Upstage Audience Downstage

Upstage Downstage Audience

Up Center Center Stage Down Center Audience

Stage Right Vs. Stage Left Determined by the Actor’s point of view Audience

Stage Right Vs. Stage Left Determined by the Actor’s point of view Audience

Stage Right Vs. Stage Left Determined by the Actor’s point of view Audience

Up Right Center Left Center Right Center Stage Down Right Down Down Center Down Audience