“Unlocking the Secrets of Home: A Journey Through Memory and Longing in Mike Lala’s ‘Points of Return'”

Let’s dive into the world of Mike Lala, a poet who blurs the lines between forms, intertwining the ethereal beauty of poetry with the resonance of sound installations and opera! Ever wondered how a piece of verse can echo through the chambers of both the mind and the heart? Lala’s work, from his acclaimed book Exit Theater—which snagged the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry—to the inventive Oedipus in the District, offers a tantalizing glimpse into such possibilities. His exploration in poetry and multimedia invites us to ponder the depths of human experience and creativity. Join me as we unravel the vibrant tapestry of Lala’s artistic journey, where every stitch tells a tale. Curious to learn more about this innovative bard? 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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