Thor Steingraber

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya), which has quickly become one of the cultural jewels of Los Angeles County, is located on the campus of California State University, Northridge. Under the leadership of Executive Director Thor Steingraber, The Soraya continues to expand its programming and outstanding multidisciplinary performances. The mission of The Soraya is to present a wide variety of performances that not only includes new and original work from the Los Angeles region but also work from around the world that appeals to all of LA’s rich and diverse communities. Each year The Soraya offers a vibrant performance program of classical and popular music, dance, theater, family, and international events. Completed in January 2011, the 1,700-seat, award-winning theatre was designed by HGA Architects and Engineers with lead design architect Kara Hill and is LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The venue was recently cited by the Los Angeles Times as “a growing hub for live music, dance, drama, and other cultural events.”