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Downstage 下舞台（舞台前方）
The part of the stage nearest the audience: downhill on a historical raked stage. Cross downstage and you get closer to the house.
中文
舞台上最接近觀眾的區域，斜舞台的「下坡」方向。
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Sources
- Theatrecrafts glossary of technical theatre terms — Theatrecrafts / ABTT heritage primary
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