Dialogues for two — material almost unavailable in open access. Chitacle has assembled 200+ original dialogues under a free license. You can read together online, you can request the text as a file, you can stage it.
Why dialogues for two are needed
- For classroom readings. In acting schools and studios.
- For conversational practice. For learners of Russian.
- For partner work. In drama therapy and psychological groups.
- For communication training. In public-speaking courses.
- For live meeting. Through partner reading on Chitacle.
What's in the Chitacle collection
- 200+ original dialogues. Plays for two, from 5 to 45 minutes.
- Different gender combinations. F/F, M/M, M/F.
- Different genres. Comedy, drama, melodrama, psychological.
- Contemporary themes. Adult characters in current circumstances.
- Under CC BY 4.0 license. No royalties, no contracts, no territorial restrictions.
How to use
Option 1 — read in the meeting format. Go to play-read.online, choose a mode and start a meeting. Chitacle picks the partner and the play. It's cold reading — you see the text for the first time.
Option 2 — request the text as a file. Write to chitacle.online@gmail.com with the play's title or genre — we'll send the file for free. You can use it for your own stagings.
How the Chitacle collection differs from publicly available dialogues
- All texts are original. Written under the Chitacle brand.
- Contemporary language. Not 19th-century classics.
- Free license. No need for contracts with rights holders.
- Suitable for cold reading. Dialogues are balanced by line length.
- Realistic situations. Not "theatrical decoration."
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.