to ensure all is written correctly in the Prompt Book. UPSTAGE 1) The part of the stage furthest from the audience. 2) When an actor moves upstage of another and causes the victim to turn away from the audience he is 'upstaging'. Also, an actor drawing attention to himself away from the main action (by moving around, or over-reacting to onstage events) is upstaging. VISUAL CUE A cue taken by a technician from the action on stage rather than being cued by the stage manager. Often abbreviated to "Vis". WINGS 1) The out of view areas to the sides of the acting area. 2) Scenery standing where the acting area joins these technical areas.