Front of House

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For the foodservice industry term, see Front of house (foodservice).
For the magazine for live audio professionals, see Front of House Magazine.

In theatre and live music venues, Front of house (or FOH) refers to areas of the building that the audience has access to, generally excluding stage and backstage areas, and including the auditorium and foyer.

Lighting and sound operators are normally positioned Front of House. From this position they have a clear view of the performance, enabling the operation of show control consoles and other equipment.


This term can also refer to the individuals whose primary work is dealing with patrons, including house managers, ticket vendors, bartenders, merchandise vendors, and ushers.

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