Automatic Pilot

by Erika Ritter

Erika Ritter worked as a stand-up comic to research the role of Charlie, a woman who writes for a soap opera by day, moonlights as a comic by night, and discovers that her countless failed relationships are the source of her creative and comic talent.

Genres: Comedy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Erika Ritter is a Canadian playwright and humorist. She studied drama at McGill University and the University of Toronto. In addition to her published work, she has written and hosted programming for CBC Radio. Ritter was host of Saturday Stereo Theatre (1983–1984), Dayshift (1985–88), Air Craft (1988–1990) and Ontario Morning (2000–2005). She has also served as guest host on numerous programs, including As It Happens, The Sunday Edition, The Arts Tonight, Here and Now and Fresh Air, all on CBC Radio One.[1]

Two of her plays, The Passing Scene and Murder at McQueen, have been produced at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre.