David Colacci
David Colacci | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University, Augsburg University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Audiobook Narrator |
| Spouse | Susan Ericksen |
David Colacci is an actor and audiobook narrator. He is married to audiobook narrator and actress Susan Ericksen.[1]
Career
[edit]Colacci is an actor with a background in theater. He studied at Augsburg University in Minnesota[2] and then at Southern Methodist University where he met his future wife, fellow voice actor Susan Ericksen.[3]
Audiobook narration
[edit]Colacci has recorded over 200 audiobooks spanning genres such as mystery and suspense, science fiction and fantasy.[4] His work includes Anne Perry's William Monk series, Donna Leon's Guido Brunetti series and John Lescroart's thrillers, including Hard Evidence, The Motive, and The Suspect which was one of AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2007.[3] In addition, he has narrated several books with his wife including L.A. Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker which won an AudioFile Earphones award in 2008[5] and Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates which won AudioFile's Best Audiobooks in Fiction for 2014.[6]
Other works Colacci has narrated include the following:
- Mark Helprin's A Soldier of the Great War[7]
- Henry Adams's The Education of Henry Adams[8]
- Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay[9]
- John Irving's Son of the Circus[10]
Theater
[edit]In the early part of his career, Colacci performed in many regional theaters across the United States. His acting contributions include the following:
| Year | Theater | Role/Contribution | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Two River Theater Company | Actor: Saul Kimmer | True West |
| 1982 | Actors Theatre of Louisville | Actor: Pianist | Billy Bishop Goes to War |
| 1981 | ACT Theatre | Actor: Phil | Loose Ends |
| 1981 | ACT Theatre | Actor: Pianist | Billy Bishop Goes to War |
| 1979 | ACT Theatre | Actor: Charles Lang | The Water Engine |
Hope Summer Repertory Theater
[edit]Colacci is an actor and the artistic director for Hope Summer Repertory Theater (HSRT) at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.[11]
His acting and directing contributions for HSRT include the following:
| Year | Role/Contribution | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Director | Les Misérables[12] |
| 2014 | Director | The Sound of Music[13] |
| 2014 | Actor: Horace Vandergelder | The Matchmaker |
| 2013 | Director | All Shook Up[14] |
| 2010 | Director | Into the Woods[15] |
| 2010 | Actor: Michael | I Do, I Do[16] |
| 2008 | Actor: Charlie | The Foreigner |
| 2003 | Actor: Philip Queeg | The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial |
Film
[edit]In addition to theater credits, Colacci has appeared in several independent films over the years including:
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Sickle | Father Gaudin |
| 2005 | The Agent | Senator DeHaan |
| 2004 | Some Mournful Bird | Pop |
Personal life
[edit]Colacci lives in St. Louis Park, Minnesota with his wife (Ericksen) and two children. Their house features a small recording studio where he and Ericksen do the majority of their work.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "David Colacci Narrator Page". Tantor Media. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Burger, Kevyn (July 23, 2019). "St. Louis Park couple are 'rock stars' of audiobook narration, famous for accents and acting skills". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spotlight on David Colacci's". AudioFile. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "David Colacci Narrator Page". Narrator.Page. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "LA Outlaws by T Jefferson Parker". Audiofile. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates". AudioFile. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "A Soldier of the Great War". AudioFile. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Education of Henry Adams". AudioFile. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". AudioFile. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Son of the Circus". AudioFile. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "I Do! I Do! takes you through a musical journey of life lessons". The Holland Sentinel. June 24, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "HSRT opens with revolutionary musical endeavor". The Holland Sentinel. June 12, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "HSRT plans matinee of 'The Sound of Music'". The Holland Sentinel. July 30, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Hope: HSRT to present 'All Shook Up' June–August". The Holland Sentinel. June 5, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Hope: 'Into the Woods' kicks off HSRT season". The Holland Sentinel. June 17, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "They did! They did!". The Holland Sentinel. June 24, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Meet the husband and wife voice-over artists narrating audiobooks". TODAY.com.