While most actors are avid theater-goers, surprisingly, narrators are not always audiobook fans. Yet Simon Jones is an avid listener with eclectic tastes, and his enjoyment and appreciation of audio narrative informs his dynamic storytelling style. Reviewers note Simon’s skill in casting an atmospheric spell, whether it’s in the Venice of this issue’s cover title, THE THIEF LORD, or in the Provence of Peter Mayle’s FRENCH LESSONS, or in the Victorian-era London domain of Anne Perry’s Inspector Monk. In titles like Simon Winchester’s THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN or THE CLOUD SKETCHER by Richard Rayner, Simon captures the essence of complex characters. With smooth handling of humor or intrigue, Simon always brings a vibrant tone to his performances. Away from the studio mike, Simon is a busy Broadway actor appearing recently in Waiting in the Wings and Ring Round the Moon. He is active with the National Audio Theatre Festivals (NATF), promoting workshops and programs. His TV credits include “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and “Brideshead Revisited.” --2002 Narrator Yearbook

Simon Jones