1. Theatre lights at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
   "The actors' faces were warmly lit by the footlights as the curtain rose"

1. A row of lights at the front of a stage floor, used to illuminate performers from below
   "The actors were bathed in the warm glow of the footlights"

Type of: theater light [US], theatre light

Part of: apron, forestage, proscenium

Encyclopedia: Footlights