“Unraveling the Secrets of Redemption: How ‘Points of Return’ Explores the Space Between Choices and Consequences”

In the vibrant realm of contemporary poetry, few voices echo quite like that of Mike Lala. With a unique blend of theatricality and introspection, Lala captivates readers not only through his award-winning collections like Exit Theater, but also through his compelling chapbooks and innovative sound installations. Have you ever pondered how poetry can morph beyond mere words on a page into a multi-sensory experience? Lala answers this query with flair, inviting us into his artistic world that dances on the edges of performance and literature. His works can be found gracing the pages of esteemed publications and even captivating audiences in operatic form! So, whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or just dipping your toes into the genre, exploring Lala’s oeuvre promises to be a journey filled with thought-provoking revelations. Ready to dive into the depths of his creativity? LEARN MORE.


Mike Lala is the author of Exit Theater, winner of the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry, the chapbooks Twenty-Four Exits: A Closet Drama (Present Tense Pamphlets 2016) and In the Gun Cabinet (The Atlas Review 2016), the multichannel sound installation Infinite Odyssey (Pioneer Works 2017), and the opera Oedipus in the District (National Sawdust 2018, The Tank NYC 2019). Poems appear in BOMB, Boston Review, Fence, The Brooklyn Rail, Denver Quarterly, the PEN Poetry Series, and Hauser & Wirth’s Ursula. www.mikelala.com

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