Ibby Cizmar publishes book featuring Ernie McClintock
Ibby Cizmar, assistant professor of theatre, recently published Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family (Routledge 2023). The book represents the culmination of many years of archival and ethnographic research into the actor-director’s career. Cizmar establishes McClintock as a leading figure of the Black Theatre Movement, proven by the jazz acting technique, his critically acclaimed productions, and his leadership positions in organizations such as the Black Theatre Alliance. Over spring break in New York, Cizmar gathered with members of the jazz actors family, including McClintock’s former students, to celebrate the book’s publication.