RICTA www.writerspace.net/ricta

I came across RICTA http://writerspace.net/ricta/ by chance googling something else and as soon as I saw it I liked the atmosphere. I followed the postings for a while before signing up and submitting some of my own writing. The current group of writers are very talented; the site is open to newcomers all the time so long as they are intent on participating and not just there as joy-riders. Mmm what else can I say? I find the simple style really effective and the way the page makes you feel like reading from a book. I think the playwriting projects are interesting though I haven't been able to participate in one yet, I enjoyed reading them. That's about it really. Just a great site for writers, beats most for its dedication and hard work I'd say...

RICTA (Research In Contemporary Theatre Arts) is the initiative of Andrew Eglinton, a researcher in contemporary Japanese and British theatre. The site is set up on a 'shared knowledge' basis meaning that it aims to gather a wealth of information on theatre from its readers and other researchers or practioners. At the time of writing the site was still in its early days and was somewhat lacking in information. However, the layout and design is clear and concise, the ideas are sound, the motivation behind the site has a clear purpose and so I wouldn't be surprised that this becomes a very valuable resource for theatre students in the near future. Overall it is a highly commendable initiative.