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In the realm of contemporary poetry, few voices resonate with the innovative prowess of Mike Lala. A painter of words, his work melds the theatrical with the lyrical, inviting us to engage with poetry in ways we might not have thought possible. Have you ever wondered how poetry could intertwine with sound and opera, creating an experience that transcends mere reading? Lala’s multifaceted artistry beckons us into this fascinating exploration. As the award-winning author of Exit Theater and a creator of compelling chapbooks and installations, he reshapes the boundaries of poetic expression. Whether it’s through the enigmatic whispers of his poems or the rhythmic pulses of his operatic endeavors, Lala’s contributions are a testament to the vibrant tapestry of modern poetry. Discover more about this unique poet and his journey in the world of words. 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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