ETYM Latin, from Greek; pro before + skene a tent, a wooden stage, the stage. Related to Scene.
1. The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (ie, in front of the curtain); SYN. forestage.
2. The wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater; SYN. proscenium wall.
3. Part of the stage in front of the curtain.