René Morax

René Morax (11 May 1873 – 3 January 1963) was a Swiss writer, playwright, stage director and theatre manager. He founded the Théâtre du Jorat in Morges in 1908, and promoted historical and rural theatre in French in Switzerland. He is known for the play Le Roi David, with music by Arthur Honegger.

Early life and career Born in Morges, Canton de Vaud, on 11 May 1873, Morax studied literature in Lausanne, Paris and Berlin. (1901) was given at the casino in Morges. This show gave a new direction to the culture in Switzerland. Indeed, following the example of what was done in France, this was the first expression of a true form of popular theater. at Mézières. This drama, based on a historical fact, well known in the region, tells the story of Pastor Martin who in 1790 was thrown into prison because he disputed the fact that the peasants must pay a direct tax on potatoes. La Dîme was a tremendous success and received international attention. It was soon nicknamed the "Sublime Barn" (La Grange sublime). The text, based on biblical narration, tells the story of King David from his time as a shepherd boy to his death.

René Morax was also the author of little comedies and farces (including Les Quatre Doigts et le Pouce in 1915, revived by the Théâtre des Faux-Nez in 1955), and of translations and adaptations which made him one of the most productive contemporary theater dramatists in Switzerland. 1903: La Dime, music by Gustave Doret 1911: Orphée. 1914: Tell. 1933: La terre et l’eau. 1937: La Servante d’Évolène, music by Gustave Doret 1944: Charles le téméraire. He died in the hospital of his hometown on 3 January 1963.