Branson, Missouri is commonly referred to as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World“, and this summer, a refreshingly creative new show designed especially for kids is opening at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater.

Rock-U-Mentally is a hip, educational musical for kid’s of all ages that focuses on teaching children about social and environmental responsibility. Original songs written and performed by the shows cast include “Don’t Stand By, Stand Up,” H2OH Is The Way To Go,” “Find A Grown Up You Know,” and many, many more.

The cast includes longtime Branson entertainers Bucky Heard and his talented wife A.J. Heard, who in addition to dancing, singing and choreographing the show, also performs as the choreographer and lead dancer in the award-winning Hamner Barber Variety Show in Branson.  Another Hamner Barber Show cast member appearing in Rock-U-Mentally is a phenomenal dancer named Ken Brown.  Chris Skillern and his wife Angie Skillern round out the talented troupe.  Chris Skillern is the co-producer along with Bucky Heard and also serves as the music director for the shows original tunes.

Reminiscent of the old “School House Rock” TV Series (remember…”Conjunction Junction, what’s your function…”), Rock-U-Mentally is produced with today’s youth in mind and focuses on the types of issues and concerns that they deal with in a fun, safe and interactive way.

Performances at the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Missouri begin July 16, 2009 with shows scheduled on Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s at 10:00am.

For more information visit RockUMentally.com or call 417-339-3003 for tickets and information.