“Unraveling the Hidden Connections: How ‘Points of Return’ Challenges Our Perception of Identity and Home”
What happens when poetry takes the stage as a multi-sensory experience? That question lingers in the air, inviting us to delve into the artistic realm of Mike Lala. A trailblazer in the contemporary poetry scene, Lala weaves together profound themes of existence and identity, crafting works that resonate beyond the page. His richly textured creations—like the award-winning “Exit Theater”—explore the intersections of sound, performance, and visual art, redefining what it means to be a poet today. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or just dipping your toes into the world of verse, Lala’s innovative projects promise to ignite your imagination. So, are you ready to experience poetry in a way you’ve never imagined? 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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