Erik is a New York–based playwright, musical book writer, author, and journalist. His recent work includes Fuckin’ Ruthie, Bob & Jimmy, State of the Union, and a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Cujo, co-written with Ben H. Winters. His musicals include Christmas in Connecticut and Misty Makes It Better. Erik has also written for The Atlantic, published books for younger readers, and teaches at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School. He is currently developing several new plays and attempting, with mixed success, to keep them from all demanding attention at once.