“Unraveling the Threads of Memory: What Lies Beneath the Surface in Mike Lala’s ‘Points of Return'”

In the vibrant world of poetry, where words dance and emotions take flight, Mike Lala emerges as a distinctive voice that prompts us to question the very fabric of our reality. What happens when the stage becomes a mirror, reflecting the absurdities of our existence? Lala’s work, from the award-winning Exit Theater to captivating sound installations and operas, challenges our perceptions and invites exploration of the intricate relationships between art and life. His poetry stretches beyond the page—pushing boundaries and merging mediums in a way that’s simply exhilarating. Dive into the mind of a poet whose creations not only resonate but also compel us to re-examine our own narratives. Discover what makes Lala’s art a visceral experience that lingers long after the last words are spoken. 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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