American Idol(TM) Finalist Lisa Tucker to 'Judge' Performers From Orange County Children's Theatre's Musical 'Once Upon a Mattress'

American Idol(TM) Finalist Lisa Tucker to 'Judge' Performers From Orange County Children's Theatre's Musical 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Rising Star Goes Back to Her Roots to Work With Budding Singers

WHO: Lisa Tucker, one of this year's top ten American Idol
finalists ...

WHAT: Will go "back to her roots" to meet with approximately 50
child performers who are starring in Orange County Children's
Theatre's (OCCT) production of "Once Upon a Mattress."
Tucker launched her young career while appearing in an OCCT
production of "The Little Princess" in 1999 when she was 9
years-old.

Tucker will meet the children, tell them about her rise to
fame, and answer their questions. She then will watch the
children perform two numbers from the dress rehearsal of
their show and will "judge" them based on her extensive
experience with some of the toughest judges out there today.

WHEN: Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Stanton Civic Center Auditorium

7800 Katella Ave., (near Beach Blvd & Katella Avenue)
Stanton, CA
(Free parking is available in lot next to building)

BACKGROUND: Orange County Children's Theatre, founded in 1969, is a
non-profit organization that has produced more than 100 live
musicals with casts of children between ages 8 and 19. Past
OCCT shows have included "Annie," "Guys and Dolls,"
"Music Man" and most recently "Oklahoma." Each show is
professionally produced, directed and choreographed.

When Lisa Tucker was appearing in OCCT's "The Little
Princess," Disney productions called looking for children to
audition for the stage production of "The Lion King." Tucker
was referred by OCCT, auditioned, and won the role which
launched her professional career.

OCCT's current production of "Once Upon a Mattress"
is based on the popular children's story "The Princess and
the Pea." It will be staged at the Stanton Civic Center
Auditorium, 7800 Katella Ave., on April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
and 30. Tickets are $8-$10 and can be purchased online at
www.occt.org.

CONTACT: Sandra M. Levy
562/841-2421

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photo opportunities available.

PRNewswire -- April 20

Source: Orange County Children's Theatre

Web site: http://www.occt.org/

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