Up stage: is at the back because in the past the stage would be sloped and the audience would not so this was the top of the stage. Center stage: is the middle of the stage Down stage: is at the front because in the past the stage would be sloped and the audience would not so this was the bottom of the stage. Right stage: is the performers right when they are facing the audience. Left stage: is the performers left when they are facing the audience.
