He also gave the school its first drama division.

From more than 600 applicants to the drama division, 35 students were culled.

Nevertheless, the drama division has left its imprint on several generations of young actors.

She attended the Juilliard School with a full scholarship to its drama division.

In September, she will become the head of Bard College's new drama division.

(He still does; a few weeks ago he was named director of its drama division.)

"It was symbolic," said Eve Shapiro, who teaches in the drama division.

She taught the Alexander Technique in the new drama division, a required course for all Juilliard students.

The emphasis on voice and speech at the Drama Division is proverbial and in certain circles something of a joke.

"There was great hatred toward the drama division, and for good reason," said Ms. LuPone, one of the 35.