Critic's Choice

By Joseph Rozmiarek
Advertiser Theater Critic

"The Conversion of Ka'ahumanu": An excellent chamber piece that traces the personal growth of five women during a time of great social turmoil. The Kumu Kahua production is excellently acted on a ceremonial stage that offers each performer a strong moment in the limelight. Repeats at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 8, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $10-$16 ($5 students on Thursdays). 536-4441.

"Death of A Salesman": Considered by some to be the best American play ever written, the Arthur Miller classic enjoys an excellent revival at Hawai'i Pacific University. Sound ensemble acting and superb pacing allow the human element to dominate. Repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 8, Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre, Windward campus, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway; $14 general, $10 seniors, military, students, HPU faculty; $5 HPU students. 375-1282.

"Fiddler On the Roof": Tevye the milkman talks to God and worries over his headstrong daughters in this excellent revival of a Broadway favorite. Good voices and acting add charm, and competent staging enlivens the new Paliku Theatre. Repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec.15, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; $25 general, $20 those 65 or older, military, students, UH faculty. 235-7433, 526-4400.