Team

Sam joined Jaffe Holden after nearly two decades working in theatrical sound design. He has designed systems for regional theaters, national tours, and Broadway productions. Sam has had additional experience developing and implementing immersive sound design technologies with some of the most respected manufacturers in the industry.

With Jaffe Holden Since 2023 – In The Industry Since 2005

In addition to his expertise in systems design, Sam brings his experience as a regional theater department head to the Jaffe Holden team. Having served as an end-user himself, he understands the importance of a system that is efficient and seamlessly integrated into the overall user experience.

Sam’s theatrical training took place in London, England, where he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for his undergraduate studies before going on to the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for a Master’s degree in Sound Design and Music for Performance. His certifications include Certified Technology Specialist (AVIXA), Dante Level 1 (Audinate), Crestron Core Certification, and System Fundamentals trainings from d&b Audiotechnik, L-Acoustics, and Meyer Sound.

Projects

Highlights from his project work include the following:

• Art Center at Fountain Park, Rock Hill, SC
• Broad Museum Expansion, Los Angeles, CA
• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Visual and Performing Arts Center, Houston, TX
• Episcopal High School, Visual and Performing Arts Center, Houston, TX
• Jazz Aspen Snowmass Center, Aspen, CO
• Lock 3 Amphitheater, Akron, OH
• Opera in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, AR
• Oregon State University, Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), Corvallis, OR
• Theatre Under the Stars, Houston, TX
• University of Georgia, Hodgson Hall, Sound System Replacement, Athens, GA
• University of Mary Washington, Theater and Arts Complex, Fredericksburg, VA
• University of North Carolina, Lipinsky Hall Renovation, Asheville, NC
• University of New Mexico, Center for Collaborative Arts, Albuquerque, NM
• University of Virginia, Karsh Institute of Democracy, Charlottesville, VA
• Winston-Salem State University, K.R. Williams Auditorium Renovation, Winston-Salem, NC
• Winstar Casino, Lucas Oil Live, Chickasaw Nation, Thackerville, OK