Base Layers for Sammy Davis Jr.

What I give to the costume shop for the measurement fittings

There is space for this kind of quiet Sam that is perplexed and exhausted. We just haven’t found that spot in the script yet. But, I want to hold out for the possibility of seeing this version of Mr. Entertainment, pan-USA child of Vaudeville, son of Harlem. This boyish white cotton undershirt is a good idea. Are those seams a little different? It’s nice that there are no side seams - like most undershirts. Better for a nice line if he does wear a shirt over top.

Something from stock would be best. So, it looks different from what we are used to seeing…no Hanes tags, please. A slightly unique merrowing to the neckline would work. Not the typical theater merrowing where we are clearly clearing out the neck.

from the Met.

Sammy Davis Jr’s grandmother was his primary caregiver in Harlem. With his father’s permission, she got sole custody. Her condition for letting Sammy go out on the road with his dad was that his clothing never had holes and was always spotless. So, needless to say, Sammy Davis Jr sh…