The Chitacle Stage is the space of the online meeting. P2P video directly between two people, the play's text visible only to the performer in their role, silence becoming a part of the meeting. This is where the main thing happens.
What the Stage is
The Stage is the meeting window in Chitacle. You're brought here by the third-call link — five minutes before the start. On the Stage you see your partner, hear their voice, and read your role.
Technically the Stage is WebRTC video (peer-to-peer). The stream goes directly between two devices, without intermediate servers. If a direct connection isn't possible, Chitacle's own TURN server is used. No recordings are made.
What is on the Stage
- The partner's video window the main element.
- A small window with yourself in the corner.
- The text of your role on the right or below, visible only to you.
- Control buttons microphone, camera, exit.
- A viewer counter if anyone has been invited.
What is not on the Stage
- The other person's text. You don't see the partner's lines — you hear them.
- Chat. No messages.
- Emoji and reactions. Only live conversation.
- Timing. No '5 minutes left' — the meeting lasts as long as it lasts.
- Notifications. The outside world doesn't intrude.
What matters for the meeting
- Camera on your partner has to see you.
- Microphone on without voice the meeting doesn't work.
- Quiet in the room outside sounds interfere with reading.
- A good internet connection a stable channel is best.
- Lighting your face should be visible.
After the Stage
When the reading ends, you can stay on the Stage and talk about the play, about yourselves, about anything. Or say goodbye and close the meeting. No forced 'rate your partner' or 'continue talking through a chat'.
The Stage closes — and that's it. A record of the meeting will appear in your profile, without details.
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.