Loneliness in a big city — a million people around and nobody nearby. The metro is packed, there's a queue at the café, it's noisy in the park — but there's nobody to talk to. Chitacle gathers such people in one form: reading a play together over video call.
The paradox of the megacity
The big city promises "a sea of possibilities," but in practice — isolation. The more people around, the fewer resources each has for meeting. Everyone's in a hurry, everyone's tired, everyone says "later, on the weekend." And the weekends are occupied with errands.
As a result, millions of adults live in one city and don't cross paths. They see each other on public transport, in the store, on the street — and pass by.
Why the megacity isolates
- Everyone's too busy. An extra conversation is an extra half hour.
- Distances are huge. Meeting in person is an hour of travel one way.
- Fatigue by default. By evening there's no strength for something new.
- Anonymity. Seeing people doesn't mean meeting them.
- Dating is overloaded. In a megacity the feeds are dimensionless and therefore empty.
What Chitacle offers
Chitacle removes the travel. The meeting happens online — you're at home, your partner is at home. You don't need to travel across the whole city, look for parking, choose a café. An hour of calm reading over video call — and a conversation that wouldn't have happened over a drink in a crowded place.
The big city stops being an obstacle. It just remains behind the window.
How this is convenient for a megacity resident
- No travel. From home, without getting ready.
- From any district. The partner can live three hours' drive from you.
- No queues. Chitacle picks the time itself.
- Home is your territory. No inconvenient cafés.
- Time economy. An hour — and there's a live conversation.
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.