Jacob Sampson '11 Nominated for Merritt Awards
Chasing Champions: The Sam Langford Story was produced by Ship’s Company Theatre this summer and has been picked up by Eastern Front to be remounted in Halifax in April: http://www.easternfronttheatre.com/2016-17-season/chasing-champions/
Jacob is nominated for best actor (male) in a leading role, and his play is nominated in the “Best new play by a Nova Scotian” category. It also has best supporting actor nominations (2) plus best lighting, sound design, scenic design and director.