Intellectual meeting isn't "meeting for the smart." It's a format in which the first topic of conversation isn't you but the text. Chitacle connects two unknown people through a play — and immediately makes the conversation substantive.
What an intellectual meeting is
It's a meeting in which from the very beginning you have a shared support for conversation — not a shared hobby, not a mutual friend, but a shared text. You read a play by roles, then discuss the characters, their choices, their words. And already in ten minutes you're talking about what matters — not about the banal.
An intellectual meeting doesn't require you to "sound smart." It gives you a reason to think out loud — and that's something else entirely.
Why a play works better than a book or a film
- A play is a dialogue by nature. The format of two voices is already built into it.
- Reading by roles is active. You're not a viewer, you're a participant.
- The text is short. 30–40 minutes — and there's something to talk about.
- Each voice is its own. Not a shared watching, but two different voices in one text.
Who this suits
- Those tired of small talk.
- Those for whom it matters how a person thinks, not "what they're wearing."
- Those who love literature, theater, conversations in depth.
- Those not ready to start with "about yourself in three lines."
- Thoughtful adults.
How Chitacle differs from a literary club
In a club you discuss the same text in a group. On Chitacle — you read one text together, and these are different experiences. Reading by roles is live work with voice and intonation. It's a different level of closeness with the text and with the partner.
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, leave your email 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.