What Is Front Stage

According to Goffman, people engage in “front stage” behavior when they know that others are watching. Front stage behavior reflects internalized norms and expectations for behavior shaped partly by the setting, the particular role one plays in it, and by one’s physical appearance.

What does front of stage mean?

Front stage actions are those that are visible to the audience and are part of the performance, while back stage actions only occur when the audience is not around.

What is front stage self?

The front stage self encompasses the behavior a player (person) performs in front of an audience (usually society, or some subset of society). A person performs her front stage self when she knows she is being watched and that her behaviors is subject to judgment by an audience.