Chitacle for freelancers and remote workers — a form of live communication in a world without an office, without water-cooler colleagues, without chance conversations. An hour of partner reading of a play with a living person — a remedy for the quiet isolation.
What's wrong with freelance life
- An office isn't needed and there isn't one.
- Zoom meetings don't provide live communication.
- Chats in Slack/Telegram text, not voice.
- Chance conversations have disappeared. Smoke breaks, lunches, the road with a colleague — none of that exists.
- By evening there's no strength to go out. A whole day in front of the screen.
After a month of freelancing you're free. After a year — isolated. And the first signs of loneliness usually appear precisely with freelancers.
What Chitacle offers
- A live meeting over video call but not "work."
- An hour of informal conversation not about tasks and deadlines.
- A ready-made play no need to "find a topic."
- A random partner not "a colleague from the next department."
- Without leaving home.
What's useful in this for a freelancer
- Removes the "deficit of the random." Chance conversations matter more than they seem.
- Trains the voice. Which the freelancer often doesn't use.
- Creates a ritual. Tuesday evening — Chitacle time.
- Adds "living" to the week. When everything else is by plan.
- Doesn't require "fitting into a team." The partner changes.
Why a freelancer is valuable for Chitacle
- Flexible schedule. You can meet at times inconvenient for office workers.
- Habit of video calls. No need to learn the technology.
- Habit of working from home. A stage at home — like an office.
- Often literary. Many freelancers are creatives.
How often per week is enough
- Once a week maintains social tone.
- Twice a week good for those who live alone.
- Every day not necessary. Chitacle isn't a "social obligation."
Who it's for
- Designers, programmers, copywriters all freelance professions.
- Remote workers on payroll.
- Those who've moved to another city and haven't yet made a circle of friends.
- Those whose entire work is online.
- Those who work alone and value the format of "an hour with a living person."
Frequently asked questions
What is Chitacle?
An online theater for two: two people read an original play by roles over video call, right in the browser. 200+ original plays and monoplays — freely distributed under CC BY 4.0. Interface in five languages.
How do I get the play text as a file?
Write to chitacle.online@gmail.com with the play's title — we'll send you the file. You learn the title during your meeting in the theater.
On what terms can I use Chitacle plays?
All plays are freely distributed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0), perpetually and worldwide, with no rights claims. The only requirement — attribution to the author (Chitacle) and links to our resources.
Can I invite viewers to the meeting?
Yes, in all formats except instant matching. The viewer joins via a personal link. The same works for online supervision: a teacher, psychologist, or coach joins the student's or client's session as a viewer.
What languages does the interface support?
The Chitacle interface is in five languages: Русский · English · Español · العربية · 中文. The play repertoire is being translated and continues to grow.
How much does it cost?
Your first meeting is on us. After that — by individual meetings or a monthly subscription.
Legal side — Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license.
Chitacle plays are freely distributed perpetually and worldwide, with no rights claims. You may copy, distribute, perform on stage, create derivative works, and use commercially. The only condition — attribution to the author (Chitacle) and links to our resources.
Your first meeting is on us
Head to the Dressing Room at play-read.online and check the box.
Your first meeting is on us.
Enter the theaterChitacle now speaks five languages — Русский · English · Español · العربية · 中文.
We did it quietly, but properly.