Vitrac, Roger (1899-1952)

French poet and dramatist. He was associated with the surrealists, and with Tristan Tzara was a founder of Dada. His plays include Les Mystères de l'amour 1927 and the drawing-room farce Victor, ou les enfants au pouvoir 1928.

With Antonin Artaud he established the Théâtre Alfred Jarry 1927, where Vitrac's plays were performed. Others include Le Coup de Trafalgar 1934, Le Camelot 1936, Le Loup-garou 1940, and Le Sabre de mon père 1951.