“Unraveling the Secrets of Redemption: What Lies Beyond the Points of Return?”

In a world where poetry often lingers in the shadows of performance art and fleeting trends, Mike Lala emerges as a beacon of innovation, challenging our notions of what poetry can be. His work, whether it’s the award-winning Exit Theater or the gripping multichannel sound installation Infinite Odyssey, provokes thought and evokes a visceral response, leaving us to ponder: how do we define art that transcends traditional boundaries? With a diverse portfolio that spans chapbooks and operatic ventures, Lala invites us to explore the intersections of language, sound, and experience. So, are you ready to dive into the mind of this creative powerhouse? Join me as we unravel the layers of his artistry and the emotions that drive it. If you’re intrigued and want to explore Lala’s fascinating journey, don’t miss the chance to delve deeper! 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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