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title: Backstage
description: Typically involved with live event production. The backstage is the area in a live events venue that is out of view of the audience.
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# [Backstage](https://blog.shoflo.tv/glossary/what-is-backstage)

 Written by [miles mc](https://blog.shoflo.tv/glossary/author/miles-mc) | Feb 14, 2019 8:25:12 PM

## What is the backstage?

The area in a live events venue that is out of view of the audience. The back stage is typically situated behind the stage and is where locations like the dressing rooms are located.

**Additional Information: **Backstage can refer to many aspects of a live event venue such as the wings, the green room, and dressings rooms. But is usually where the talent and technical crew can be found.

**Shoflo's Definition: **Backstage can refer to many aspects of a live event venue such as the wings, the green room, and dressings rooms. But is usually where the talent and technical crew can be found.

### Pronunciation \[Back-stage\]

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