Susan Ericksen

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.

Audiobook narration Ericksen has narrated over 800 audiobook titles, and has said she applies her theatrical experience to her audiobook narration. She has worked with various audiobook producers, including Brilliance Audio, Tantor Media, and BBC Audio. and contributes to its Audiobook Steering Committee.

Accolades and recognition

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.

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 2017 Actor: Miss Hannigan Annie 2015 Actor: Judith Bliss Hay Fever 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 2008 Actor: Sister Aloysius Beauvier Doubt: A Parable 2005 Actor: Hannah Ferguson The Spitfire Grill 2003 Director 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.