Juilliard Appoints Interim Leadership Team for Drama Division
Juilliard has announced an interim leadership team for its drama division, effective at the end of the academic year. The team includes former faculty members and artistic advisor Laura Linney, as Evan Yionoulis concludes her tenure as dean.
forbes.comJuilliard has named an interim leadership team for its school of drama, effective at the end of the current academic year. This transition follows the announcement that Evan Yionoulis is ending her eight-year tenure as Richard Rodgers Dean and Director of the Drama Division to lead the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.
The interim leadership team will be led by Ara Guzelimian, who previously served as provost at Juilliard from 2007 to 2020.
Guzelimian will be joined by faculty members Richard Feldman, Jenny Lord, and alum Jimonn Cole, who will serve as interim co-associate deans and directors. They will work with students on the first three years of scene study and provide artistic support and mentorship during the next academic year.
Laura Linney, a Juilliard trustee and drama alum, will serve as an artistic advisor to the drama division.
' A search committee is currently being established to find the next permanent dean.
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-04-16
Juilliard announces interim leadership team for drama division.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - 2026-04-16
Evan Yionoulis concludes tenure as dean to lead Yale's drama school.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - 2026-04-16
Ara Guzelimian appointed interim dean, effective end of academic year.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter
Potential Impact
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Student mentorship and support will continue under the interim team, ensuring stability.
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The interim leadership may influence the direction of the drama division during the transition.
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The search for a new permanent dean could lead to changes in curriculum and faculty.
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