Stage speech online is a practice for which Chitacle turns out to be a convenient venue. Not solo exercises in front of a mirror, but a live partner and a ready text. Voice, intonation, rhythm — all trained in dialogue.
What stage speech is
Stage speech is work on the expressiveness of the voice: diction, breathing, intonation, tempo, rhythm. It is the foundation of the actor's craft and a shared value for those who speak publicly often — teachers, hosts, coaches, psychologists.
Traditionally stage speech is trained in a group, under a teacher. Chitacle offers another format: pair reading of a play by roles, where the partner is a live person and the text an original play.
What gets trained in pair reading
- Diction challenging lines produce clear pronunciation.
- Breathing long phrases require support.
- Intonation every line has its own melody.
- Tempo you have to hold the rhythm of a shared dialogue.
- Voice it finds 'its pitch' in a cold reading.
- Hearing attention to the partner's voice.
Why pair practice is better than solo exercises
- A partner's live reaction. It's not a recording for self-review.
- Realistic conditions. A video call is like a real meeting.
- A random partner. Each time different — different voice, tempo, intonation.
- Emotional involvement. The play carries a plot.
- No teacher. Independent work, without judgment pressure.
Who it suits
- Actors for keeping vocal form between roles.
- Theatre students for practice.
- Teachers for voice training.
- Lecturers and coaches for flexibility of intonation.
- Hosts for work with text.
- All adults for a return to live speech.
How it works in Chitacle
In the Dressing Room you leave your email and check the box. Chitacle picks an opposite-sex partner and an original play. An hour of reading by roles plus as much conversation as you like. Your first meeting is on us.
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.