footlight

[foo t-lahyt] /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/
noun
1.
Usually, footlights. Theater. the lights at the front of a stage that are nearly on a level with the feet of the performers.
2.
the footlights, the stage; acting profession.
Origin of footlight
1830-40; foot + light1
Examples from the web for footlight
  • Both are photographed from the footlight perspective and staged accordingly.