Welcome to Fantom Island, where iLL-Literacy's legend finds its habitat. If you've happened upon this portal, may we be as bold as to assert that nested in you is a healthy curiosity. Whether you were drawn here by the Slanted i at this page's 1-o-clock, the quick flash of during loading, or simply because you have a click-happy finger – you've arrived. HihowRUhi?

The peculiar thing about Fantom Island is that it is but a mirage – an Imaginary oasis isolated in the confines of our brainwaves. We shall gradually reveal morsels of our folklore here, so please visit often. To return, simply bring your Imagination as your passport.

Fantom Island

The Imagineer eWar
Fantom Island
The Imagineer eWar
Fantom Island
iB4the1.1: The Legend
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CampusBuiLLD @ University of Vermont: 10/31 - 11/5

CampusBuiLLD @ University of Vermont: 10/31 – 11/5

iLL-Literacy’s dedicating this fall’s CampusBuiLLd residency to the University of Vermont – one of the very first campuses we ever visited when we were first starting off as fledgling spoken wordie kids, and where a guy with blonde dreads once swindled us for $50 (don’t ask). Like all CampusBuiLLd programs, our goal is to explore [...]

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NEW MUSIC: Macallan 12, a project by N.i.C

NEW MUSIC: Macallan 12, a project by N.i.C

Nico’s new project is out! For But we’re not doing a big promo blitz bombardment of tweets. This is Macallan 12. Sip it slowly.

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Washington DC: Catch Dahlak in "Word Becomes Flesh"

Washington DC: Catch Dahlak in “Word Becomes Flesh”

On July 15 & 16 Dahlak will be co-starring with an impressive lineup of performers for the re-commission of hip hop theater classic Word Becomes Flesh at Dance Place in DC.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT: Allied Media Conference, Grace Lee Boggs, and Detroit's Re-Imagination

HOME IMPROVEMENT: Allied Media Conference, Grace Lee Boggs, and Detroit’s Re-Imagination

Adriel visits Detroit and finds hope for a new world in the city’s rubble.

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Two iLL Chicago shows on Thursday!

Two iLL Chicago shows on Thursday!

Every year we’re blessed with a final show that straggles in at the tail end of our spring season. This year, it’s Chicago, one of my favorite cities in the world! When we were there in February, we had just flown straight in from the glorious Puerto Rico weather and straight into a frigid blizzard. [...]

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CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell University: A Documentary

CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell University: A Documentary

The first in a series of accounts on iLL-Literacy’s experiences bringing CampusBuiLLd to schools throughout the country, we enter the Ivy gates to reintroduce student leadership to Cornell.

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    Upcoming Shows
    Fri 10/14 | PhiladelphiaFri 10/14 | Philadelphia

    ILL-LITERACY @ TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Presented by TUASA, JSA, CSSA & ONE KOREA
    7pm @ Temple Underground [Map] [Flyer]

    We’re coming to Temple University for the first time ever, to debut our brand new show featuring “Circus Nights” and “The HereNow.”

    Fri 10/21 | New York CityFri 10/21 | New York City

    ILL-LITERACY @ ANT FEST Presented by Ars Nova
    8pm @ Ars Nova | 511 W 54th St. [Map] [Flyer] Details & Tickets

    We’re finally bringing our show home to NYC with Ant Fest, a month-long festival of avant-garde music and theatrical productions.

    Sat 10/22 | Washington DCSat 10/22 | Washington DC

    DRZZL @ FATE PRESTO! (“Hurry Up”): A Modern Take on Warhol’s Electric Newspaper
    Presented by Busboys & Poets and Smithsonian National Gallery of Art
    7pm @Busboys & Poets | 1025 5th Street, NW

    DRZZL presents a reinterpretation of Andy Warhol’s “Electric Newspaper” as a part of the Warhol Off the Mall series.

    10/31 - 11/5 | Burlington, VT10/31 – 11/5 | Burlington, VT

    CampusBuiLLD @ UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
    Presented by Asian American Student Union, Black Student Union, Alianza Latina, Multi-Racial Student Group, Aspiring White Anti-Racist Allies, Lion Dance, Women’s Center, ALANA & LGBTQA

    This fall we’re kicking off CampusBuiLLd at the University of Vermont, spending a week with its top student organizations to present programs and entertainment centering on innovative campus leadership.

    Sat 11/12 | Davis, CASat 11/12 | Davis, CA

    ILL-LITERACY @ STUDENT OF COLOR CONFERENCE, UC DAVIS
    Details TBA

    We’re returning to our alma mater for the Student of Color Conference, a gathering of UC and CSU communities! We’ll be presenting a workshop and featuring at the showcase.

    Sun 11/13 | Kahului, HISun 11/13 | Kahului, HI

    DAHLAK in WORD BECOMES FLESH @ MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
    Presented by Maui Arts & Cultural Center
    7:30pm @ Castle Theater | One Cameron Way [Map]

    Dahlak & the Word Becomes Flesh cast presents the remix to Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s celebrated play in Hawai’i.

    Fri 11/18 | Kamuela, HIFri 11/18 | Kamuela, HI

    DAHLAK in WORD BECOMES FLESH @ KAHILU THEATRE
    Sponsored by Western States Arts Federation & The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii.
    8pm @ Kahilu Theatre [Map]

    Dahlak & the Word Becomes Flesh cast presents the remix to Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s celebrated play in Hawai’i.