Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre premieres Robert Lindsey-Nassif’s one-act opera, "FRANKENBOY! a Monsteropera."
"FRANKENBOY!" tells the story of a 13-year-old Frankenstein monster named Melvin, who is experiencing his first days at Transylvania Middle School. He finds he doesn’t fit in anywhere and soon becomes the target of bullying, led by the school’s hockey team hero.

The opera is aimed at third through sixth graders and deals dramatically and humorously with the issue of bullying.

Ticket prices are $50 for the opening night gala performance, and $20 for adults and $10 for children for the remaining performances.

Monsteropera tackles bullying issues, self-esteem