Kuntu Repertory Theatre, Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland, 412-624-7298, www.kuntu.org. Venerable African-American student-community theater with occasional professionals.

New Horizon Theater, (412) 431-0773 1303 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, Pa  15203. Second-oldest African-American company in Pittsburgh.  newhorizontheater@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Playwright's Theater, Jackman Building, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown, 412-288-0358. Young company mixing African-American and white productions of new and old plays by Pittsburghers; annual Black and White Festival; annual Gay and Lesbian Festival; annual evening of vignettes from August Wilson; other new plays; sponsors and hosts other groups. www.pghplaywrights.com

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