“Unraveling the Secrets of Redemption: What Mike Lala’s ‘Points of Return’ Reveals About the Human Spirit”

In the vast and intricate world of poetry, few voices resonate with as much creativity and innovation as that of Mike Lala. With a flair for melding dramatic narratives into his verses, Lala invites us to explore the delicate intersections of art, sound, and emotion. Have you ever wondered how a poem can transcend the written page to become an immersive experience? Lala’s work, including the celebrated “Exit Theater,” not only captivates with its lyrical qualities but also weaves in elements from diverse artistic realms such as opera and sound installations. His prolific oeuvre challenges the way we perceive traditional poetry, pushing boundaries and inviting the audience to engage with the art form in unexpected ways. Join me in discovering the rich landscape of Mike Lala’s contributions, where poetry isn’t just read—it’s felt.

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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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