Erik Ehn is a playwright whose work includes: “The Saint Plays,” “No Time Like the Present,” “Beginner,” “Erratics” (with puppet artist Dan Hurlin), “Clouded Sulphur” (with puppet artist Janie Geiser) and “Vireo” (with composer Lisa Bielawa). He is the founder and co-artistic director of Tenderloin Opera Company. He is currently professor of practice at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.