“Unraveling the Secrets: What Lies Beneath the Surface in Mike Lala’s ‘Points of Return’?”

What happens when poetry leaps off the page and into the realm of sound and drama? Well, let me tell you about Mike Lala— an ingenious poet whose imaginative works challenge our perception of traditional poetry. He’s not just your run-of-the-mill wordsmith; Mike marries the intricate dance of language with diverse art forms, creating experiences that pull at the heartstrings and tickle the mind. His notable prize-winning collection, Exit Theater, and dynamic projects like the opera Oedipus in the District, unravel narratives that intersect the mundane and the extraordinary. Have you ever wondered how a poet’s mind meanders through different creative landscapes, or why the fusion of poetry with performance can evoke such a profound emotional response? In this exploration of Mike Lala’s artistic journey, we’ll dive into his compelling contributions that provoke thought, spark intrigue, and perhaps inspire a few chuckles along the way. Want to know more? 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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