front-of-house staff; theatre staff dealing with the audience
Refers to theatre staff who interact directly with the audience, such as ticket-takers, ushers, and programme sellers. Contrasts with 裏方 (backstage staff).
See also: 裏方
She works as front-of-house staff at the theatre, guiding the audience.
Compound of 表 (front, public side) and 方 (person, role). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally used in theatre contexts.