Susan Ericksen

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Susan Ericksen
Born
Illinois, U.S.
Education Macalester College, St. Paul, MN (BA)
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (MFA)
OccupationActress / Audiobook Narrator
Spouse David Colacci

Susan Ericksen is an American actress and audiobook narrator.

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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. [1] 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.
2022 Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Earphones Award Winner [6]
2022 Abandoned in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [7]
2018 Dark in Death by J.D. Robb Audie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner [8]
2015 The Abundance by Annie Dillard AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [9]
2014 Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates AudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner [10]
2013 Thankless in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner [11]
2013 Critical Mass by Sara Paretsky AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [12]
2012 The Nightmare Thief by Meg Gardiner Audie Award for Thriller or Suspense - Best Thriller/SuspenseWinner [13]
2012 New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookWinner [13]
2012 Celebrity in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [14]
2012 New York to Dallas by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [15]
2011 Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist [16]
2010 Body Work by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [17]
2010 Fantasy in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [18]
2010 The Liar's Lullaby by Meg GardinerAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [19]
2009 Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [20]
2009 Hardball by Sara ParetskyAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [21]
2009 Kindred in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [22]
2009 Promises in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [23]
2008 Strangers in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [24]
2008 L.A. Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker AudioFile Earphones Award - David Colacci and Susan EricksenWinner [25]
2007 Born in Death by J.D. RobbAudie Award for Romance - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist [26]
2007 Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler AudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [27]
2006 Origin in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookWinner [28]
2006 Survivor in Death by J.D. Robb AudioFile Audie Award - Best Romance AudiobookFinalist [28]
2006 Survivor in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [29]
2004 Naked in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [30]
2002 Reunion in Death by J.D. RobbAudioFile Earphones AwardWinner [31]
2002 Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews AudioFile 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:

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

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