Susan Ericksen Explained

Susan Ericksen
Birth Place:Illinois, U.S.
Education:Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Occupation:Actress / Audiobook Narrator
Spouse:David Colacci

Susan Ericksen is an American actress and audiobook narrator.

Early life and education

Born in Illinois, Susan Ericksen earned her Bachelor of Arts at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she began her acting career. Ericksen pursued her Master of Fine Arts in acting at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she met her husband, David Colacci.[1] [2]

Audiobook narration

Ericksen has narrated over 500 audiobook titles,[3] and has said she applies her theatrical experience to her audiobook narration.[4] She has worked with various audiobook producers, including Brilliance Audio, Tantor Media, and BBC Audio. Her notable works include the In Death series by J.D. Robb and the V. I. Warshawski series by Sara Paretsky. In addition, Ericksen is an active member of SAG-AFTRA[5] and contributes to its Audiobook Steering Committee.

Accolades and recognition

YearTitleAwardResultRef.
2022Desperation in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[6]
2022Abandoned in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[7]
2018Dark in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner[8]
2015The Abundance by Annie DillardAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[9]
2014Carthage by Joyce Carol OatesAudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner[10]
2013Thankless in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner[11]
2013Critical Mass by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[12]
2012The Nightmare Thief by Meg GardinerAudie Award for Thriller or Suspense - Best Thriller/SuspenseWinner[13]
2012New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner
2012Celebrity in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[14]
2012New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[15]
2011Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist[16]
2010Body Work by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[17]
2010Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[18]
2010The Liar's Lullaby by Meg GardinerAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[19]
2009Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee StoneAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[20]
2009Hardball by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[21]
2009Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[22]
2009Promises in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[23]
2008Strangers in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[24]
2008L.A. Outlaws by T Jefferson ParkerAudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner[25]
2007Born in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist[26]
2007Last Known Victim by Erica SpindlerAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[27]
2006Origin in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookWinner[28]
2006Survivor in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist
2006Survivor in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[29]
2004Naked in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[30]
2002Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[31]
2002Savannah Blues by Mary Kay AndrewsAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner[32]

Stage productions

Ericksen's stage career includes performances in regional theaters across the United States, such as The Cleveland Play House, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Baltimore Center Stage.[33] [34] [35] [36]

Hope Summer Repertory Theater

Ericksen has been involved with the Hope Summer Repertory Theater (HSRT) at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, both as an actor and director. Her performances include roles in productions such as A View from the Bridge, Annie and Hay Fever. She has also directed several plays for HSRT.

Ericksen’s acting and directing contributions for HSRT include:

Year Role/Contribution Production
2017 Actor: Beatrice Carbone A View from the Bridge[37]
2017 Actor: Miss Hannigan Annie[38]
2015 Actor: Judith Bliss Hay Fever[39]
2014 Actor: Dollie Levi The Matchmaker
2013 Actor: Margaret Johnson The Light in the Piazza
2011 Actor: Marta 'Mama' Hanson I Remember Mama
2010 Actor: Agnes I Do, I Do[40] [41]
2008 Actor: Sister Aloysius Beauvier [42]
2005 Actor: Hannah Ferguson The Spitfire Grill
2003Director Once Upon a Mattress
2002 Actor: Sam Fully Committed
2001 Director The Wizard of Oz
1999 Director The Tempest

Personal life

Ericksen resides in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, with her husband David Colacci and their two children. The couple operates a professional recording studio from their home, where they do the majority of their audiobook work.[43]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AudioFile Magazine Spotlight on Narrator Susan Ericksen. AudioFile.
  2. Web site: St. Louis Park couple are 'rock stars' of audiobook narration, famous for accents and acting skills. Kevyn Burger Special to the Star. Tribune. Star Tribune. 23 July 2019 .
  3. Web site: Susan Ericksen Bio Page . Tantor Media.
  4. News: Becca . Martin-Brown . The Face Behind The Voice Actress joins authors at annual Books in Bloom . 9 October 2023 . Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette . May 6, 2018.
  5. Web site: Twin Cities Local Fall Membership Meeting: Looking Back and Moving Forward . SAG-AFTRA . 28 February 2017 . 12 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Desperation in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  7. Web site: Desperation in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  8. Web site: Dark in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  9. Web site: The Abundance by Annie Dillard . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  10. Web site: Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  11. Web site: Thankless in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  12. Web site: Critical Mass by Sara Paretsky . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  13. Web site: 2012 Audie Awards. 2023-06-26 . Audio Publishers Association.
  14. Web site: Celebrity in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  15. Web site: New York to Dallas by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  16. Web site: 2011 Audie Awards. 2023-06-26 . Audio Publishers Association.
  17. Web site: Body Work by Sara Paretsky . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  18. Web site: Fantasy in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  19. Web site: The Liars Lullaby by Meg Gardiner . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  20. Web site: Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  21. Web site: Hardball by Sara Paretsky . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  22. Web site: Kindred in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  23. Web site: Promises in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  24. Web site: Strangers in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  25. Web site: LA Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  26. Web site: 2007 Audie Awards. 2023-06-26 . Audio Publishers Association.
  27. Web site: Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  28. Web site: 2006 Audie Awards. 2023-06-26 . Audio Publishers Association.
  29. Web site: Survivor in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  30. Web site: Naked in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  31. Web site: Reunion in Death by JD Robb . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  32. Web site: Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews . 2023-06-26 . Audiofile.
  33. News: Pollack . Joe . The Brothers Karamazov . 9 October 2023 . Variety . January 15, 1995.
  34. Web site: Linney Americanizes Ibsen Epic Peer Gynt'. Playbill. 1998-02-04. 2023-10-08.
  35. Web site: Cleveland Play House Premieres Greenland's Jerusalem, March 13 . Playbill . 9 October 2023.
  36. Web site: World Premiere Dark Comedy Bright Ideas Opens at Cleveland Play House, Oct. 18 . Playbill . 2023-10-08.
  37. Web site: HSRT opens 'A View from the Bridge' as season's final production . Holland Sentinel . 10 October 2023.
  38. Web site: HSRT to present "Annie" beginning Friday, July 7 . Hope College . 29 June 2017 . 10 October 2023.
  39. Web site: Noel Coward's 'Hay Fever' rounds off season with farcical fun . Holland Sentinel . 10 October 2023.
  40. Web site: I Do! I Do! takes you through a musical journey of life lessons . Holland Sentinel . 10 October 2023 . June 24, 2010.
  41. Web site: They did! They did! . Holland Sentinel . 10 October 2023 . June 24, 2010.
  42. Web site: Don't Miss: Season continues with gripping play . Holland Sentinel . 10 October 2023.
  43. Web site: Meet the husband and wife voice-over artists narrating audiobooks . 2023-11-01 . Today.com . en.

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