“Unraveling the Secrets of Redemption: Mike Lala’s Journey Through Points of Return”

Have you ever paused to contemplate the symphony of a single poem—the way it can resonate like the crash of waves against the shore? In this exploration of Mike Lala’s work, we dive into the rich tapestry woven by a poet who bravely traverses the intersections of language, sound, and emotion. As the author of the acclaimed Exit Theater, winner of the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry, Lala has made waves in the literary community, showcasing his talents through various mediums including chapbooks, sound installations, and even opera. His words, which have graced esteemed platforms such as BOMB and Boston Review, carry a depth that invites us to reflect on our own realities. So, what makes a poet like Lala stand out in today’s literary landscape? Let’s navigate through his extraordinary contributions and discover the transformative power of his art. 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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