offstage

Noun	1.	offstage - a stage area out of sight of the audience Synonyms: backstage, wing
Adj.	1.	offstage - situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; "offstage noises" Antonyms: onstage - situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience
	2.	offstage - withheld from public view or attention; "offstage political meetings"
Adv.	1.	offstage - behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage" Antonyms: onstage - on the stage; "it was time for her to go onstage"
	2.	offstage - not in public; "the deal was done offstage"