Chitacle is an online theater for two. Two unknown people meet on the stage and read a short play by roles — with their voices, over video call. This is a new form of meeting people, a literary encounter for thoughtful adults.
What Chitacle is in simple words
Chitacle is a place where meeting people happens through a play. You go to play-read.online, leave your email and check the box. Chitacle picks the partner and the play for the joint reading itself. At the appointed time the curtain parts — and you see each other.
This isn't a meeting site. Not a dating app. Not an interest club. It's a new format that nobody did before: literary encounters through partner reading of original plays.
How Chitacle differs from everything else
- No swipes there's no photo feed.
- No profiles there's no "about yourself in three lines."
- No persuasion Chitacle picks the partner, not you.
- No dating scenarios there's a play.
- The first words are already written spoken by the author of the play, not by you.
What you get
- A meeting with a living person over video call.
- An hour of joint reading by roles.
- A natural conversation that happens after the reading.
- Emotions without rehearsals — the play is seen for the first time.
- The possibility to come back or not — your choice.
Who this is for
- tired of swipes Those.
- Introverts who find it hard to "sell themselves."
- Adults of any age.
- Long-distance couples a date format, not just another video call.
- an exchange of energies Those who understand: what matters in meeting people isn't a profile, but.
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 "I want to be invited" 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.