Chitacle for single parents — a format of meeting where you don't need to find a babysitter, book a table, spend half the evening on the road. An hour in headphones after the child falls asleep — and there's an adult conversation.
Why ordinary meetings don't work for single parents
- Free time is scarce. Mostly after 21:00.
- You can't leave the house. The child won't stay alone.
- A babysitter is expensive. And not for every date.
- Dating apps demand attention during the day.
- A date in a café is another hour of travel each way.
As a result, single parents often drop out of adult communication for years. Not because they don't want it, but because the format doesn't fit.
What Chitacle offers
- From home. No need to travel anywhere.
- In headphones. Possible if the child is asleep in the next room.
- At a convenient time. Scheduled for 22:00 — you meet at 22:00.
- No babysitter. You're right here at home.
- No long rituals. An hour of meeting — an hour of sleep.
What's convenient in Chitacle for single parents
- You can pause. If the child wakes up — you step out. The partner will understand.
- You can cancel in advance. An hour before the meeting — no problem.
- You can meet regularly. Once a week — manageable.
- No need to "match the dating standard." It's a literary format.
- You don't have to talk about the child. If you don't want to. This isn't an interview date.
What's pleasant in this
- An hour "just for yourself." Without worries.
- Meaningful conversation. Not "how's work."
- Literature. Brings back what was there before parenthood.
- Your own voice. Not the "mom voice," not the "dad voice," but your adult one.
- A partner. A living adult who also chose this format.
Who this is for
- Single moms after divorce or from the start.
- Single dads.
- Families where a partner works on a rotational schedule.
- Those with a child with special needs where it's hard to leave home for long.
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.