Reviews of Ore, or Or!

The banter and quips could get heavy-handed but manage not to and the actors deliver them with spot-on timing. [...] Rachel Lin, the actress playing the geisha as well as several other roles (a photographer, Calvin's sister, a Halloween party hostess) is a strong performer, shifting from role to role effortlessly. The other actors handle their roles nicely and there is a sense that each actor has settled comfortably into his or her character's skin. [...] With his large imagination and witty dialogue, Pflaster is definitely a playwright to watch. [...] Ore, or Or offers a nice alternative to the basic romantic comedy.

- Amy Freeman, Off Off Online

Even without with framing device of Yamashita's gold, Ore, or Or would be an excellent play. Pflaster has created complex and interesting characters, all with their own flaws and insecurities, and put them in a compelling story. Even as they hurt one another, intentionally or unintentionally, they remain remarkably human and sympathetic. While much of this is due to the excellent work done by all the actors in the play, Pflaster's ability to write complex and fully realized characters allows them to spend more time creating nuanced performances.

- Byrne Harrison, StageBuzz

The oddly titled Ore, or Or is an artfully constructed, well-aimed, and resonant story of a modern New York City love triangle. [...] This sub-theme is an appealing, ornate framing device, though perhaps not totally necessary, as the imperfect, realistically rough-edged New Yorkers living their laughing, heartbreaking lives in front of us are intriguing enough by their plain selves. Still, without the dream sequences, we wouldn't have the lovely costumes and the great score, and they do provide some neatly dramatic moments as well, so who's complaining? The car may be a little used, but the paint job is smooth and the engine runs very well. Climb aboard; this is a worthwhile trip.

- Jon Sobel, Blog Critics