What is another word for forestage?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒɹɪstˌe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Forestage is a word that refers to the area of a theater stage which is closest to the audience. There are several synonyms for forestage, including apron stage, lip of the stage, and proscenium arch. The apron stage is an extension of the main stage that extends beyond the proscenium arch, while the lip of the stage refers to the edge of the stage closest to the audience. The proscenium arch is the decorative arch that frames the stage and serves as a barrier between the audience and the performers. Other synonyms for forestage include downstage and front of the stage, which both refer to the area closest to the audience, and upstage, which refers to the area furthest from the audience.
