offstage

nouns

a stage area out of sight of the audience

backstage, offstage, wing

situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience

"offstage noises"

offstage

antonym

concealed from public view or attention

"offstage political meetings"

backstage, offstage

behind the scenes; not on stage

"the actors were waiting offstage"

offstage

antonym

not in public

"the deal was done offstage"

offstage