The Daniel Sorano National Theater was inaugurated on July 17, 1965, by Senegalese President
Léopold Sédar Senghor. Its first season opened with a tragedy in
Wolof telling the story of
Lat Jor, the last
ruler of the Kingdom of
Cayor:
Lat Dior, ou le chemin de l’honneur, written by and directed by Alioune Oumy Diop. That season also notably featured Abdou Anta Ka's
La fille des dieux. The following year, the national theater hosted the first
World Festival of Black Arts. As of 2025, the company's director general is Ousmane Barro Dione. Notable past performers at the theater include , ,
Jacqueline Scott-Lemoine, , and
Awa Sène Sarr, among many others. The theater underwent major renovations in 1999. It can accommodate more than 1,000 audience members. == Organization ==