They like me! They really, really like me!!
THE PIANO LESSON
“Ethan H. Jones is delightful as the free and easy Wining Boy. He’s always looking for a way to make a buck of two and doesn’t seem to mind who he takes advantage of along the way.”– STL Beacon
THE WINTER’S TALE
“There’s a delightful turn by Ethan Jones as the crazy-like-a-fox Shepherd and Antonio Rodriguez has fun as his buffoonish son, Clown.”– Mark Bretz, The Ladue News
GOD’S FAVORITE
“Then we have the delightful Ethan Jones…He portrays Sidney Lipton, a wise-cracking messenger. He is sent by God to deliver a series of unhappy prognostications to Joe Benjamin. In place of winged sandals, Sidney sports a pair of comfy Hush Puppies and a maroon t-shirt adorned with a capital G. Ethan has the magnetism of Sportin’ Life from Porgy and Bess without the sinister motives. He emanates stage presence. He is animated and inventive. When it comes time for a victory dance, he throws in a few Charleston steps. He gets laughs. Things perk up as soon as he bounces onto the stage. He is the saving grace of the production.”– Sheila R Schultz, KDHX
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
“Ethan’s talent seems effortless at times, even though it’s evident that he’s working hard. His performances are constantly above the bar! He sets the standard for other actors to strive to meet his level of professionalism and creativity.”-Tracy Bono, Director of “The Meeting” (American Theatre Festival)
“Ethan Jones is a wonderful man, a great actor, and one who I consider a friend. I met him when he auditioned for the role of Oscar Charleston in the play, “Cobb” which was part of the St. Charles Community College’s History Theatre Festival.
‘Later, when I wanted to do A Raisin in the Sun, I knew that it would not happen unless I could get Ethan. He accepted the role and gave the audience a stellar performance as Walter Younger.
‘Ethan is a such a kind and generous person on and off the stage. It is no wonder that he has been busy throughout the St. Louis region and is a strong candidate for any role. His professionalism is a model for fellow actors.” -Hal Berry, Professor Emeritus, School of History and Theatre, St. Charles Community College
“I have found Ethan to be a director’s dream actor. His level of integrity is the epitome of what every actor in our industry should strive to be. I directed him in a leading role, have seen him perform in much less prestigious roles and have watched him give the performance of a lifetime to every single character he puts onto the stage. Ethan was on time and prepared to work from the moment we began to the last night of the show. He sets the best example to other cast members. Not only is he a wonderful actor, but he is also a genuinely nice man. His wife is supportive and loving and I’m blessed to call him a colleague and a friend.”– Sheri Hogan, Director of “Harvey” (Act II Theatre)
“I am a board member of Clayton Community Theatre and I have had the pleasure of working with Ethan Jones. As the director of Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee I cast Ethan as the duplicitous Edward Raynor, a sociopath. He portrayed the character to the height of perfection and credulity. Ethan is a serious actor, immersing himself in a role with concern for how the character thinks, feels, and moves.
‘Ethan is a very versatile actor, who is as comfortable portraying a villain as he is acting as a king in a Shakespearean drama. The icing on the cake is that although he is a super talented and gifted performer, he is such a nice person, confident in his artistic ability, yet always pleasant, humble and a joy to work with. The actors with whom he has worked like and respect him for who he is and what he brings to a production.”– Nada Vaughn, Former Artistic Director, Clayton Community Theatre
MY COLLEAGUES AND PATRONS ARE SO NICE!
“Ethan is such a versatile actor. He has always been a gentleman around the ladies. He is personable and hard working. I enjoyed working with him in the hilarious comedy, You Know I Can’t Eat Buffalo Meat When There’s a Terrorist on the Loose where his comedic role was as the henpecked and uptight husband. Other plays I’ve seen him in have been a pleasure to watch as he embodies his character to the fullest.”-Bobbi W. (Actor)
“Just saw Ethan H. Jones in Mustard Seed Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale and of course, he was excellent.”– Preston M. (Actor)
“Ethan’s work ethic is evident to evident to everyone from the moment he walks in the room…he shows up prepared to work.”-Renee F. (Director)
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ethan in several productions and watching him as a spectator in many others. He is an exceptional performer who gives his best in every production.”– Don M. (Actor)
“Ethan Jones is a double pleasure to work with. Not only is he a consummate professional, hard-working, extremely dedicated and talented, and possessed of a fine, rich voice…but he also brings to anything he does a kindness, humility, and humanity that are rarely found in artists. He is not only a superb talent, but a supportive and caring person. I’ve only worked with him once, but hope I get the opportunity many more times.” – Laura S. (Actor)