Jeannette Galup is a Miami native with proud Cuban roots and a passion for theatre education. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Florida International University and is a former high school drama teacher and Florida Thespian Troupe sponsor for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. For over a decade, she led a successful children’s theatre program, nurturing young performers and fostering a love for the stage.
Now based in Omaha, Nebraska, Jeannette continues to share her love of theatre as the acting teacher at BIG Studio in Elkhorn. She recently directed Newsies Jr. in the spring and Finding Nemo Kids for the studio’s summer camp program—both joyful, high-energy productions that showcased the talent and heart of her young casts.
Jeannette is proud to bring her cultural background and diverse experiences to the Midwest, inspiring the next generation of performers with creativity, discipline, and joy.