Possible Clues:

• In the wings
• Behind the scenes
• Director's place perhaps is not fresh for those who are play-acting
• Where prompt action is requested
• Old party mastermind in the wings
• Not playing - cancelled coach
• Behind the scenes it's not fresh enough for Gate's production
• Director perhaps not working at this point
• Audience can¿t see absent holy man with seniority
• Non-playing coach attached to cricket side