frontstage adjective 1adverb 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Open, occurring in full view of the public or in a public role.Goffman is alert to the situational variability of the roles we play, distinguishing "frontstage" from "backstage" performances. — 2001 adverb1 •In full view of the public or in a public role. noun1 •The public area of a business or enterprise.Another broad issue regarding the physical setting involves decisions about the setting's frontstage and backstage. — 2013 formsfrontstages
