“Unraveling the Threads of Destiny: How Past Choices Shape the Future in Mike Lala’s ‘Points of Return'”

What makes a poet’s journey distinct? For Mike Lala, it’s a combination of vibrant words and innovative formats that challenge our traditional perceptions of poetry. With a knack for blending theater, sound installations, and even opera, Lala’s work, including his award-winning Exit Theater, pulls us into a realm where poetry transcends the printed page, inviting us to experience it in new, multisensory ways. But what happens when you pair literary prowess with a dash of theatrical drama and a sprinkle of immersive sound? Lala’s creations demand not just reading, but the kind of active engagement that transforms spectators into participants in a poetic adventure. Dive into this exploration of his remarkable contributions to the world of poetry and discover how he continues to redefine the boundaries of the art. Curious? 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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