TEDtalk is here!Mar 19, 2022It is time to Love into this TEDtalk. Billosophy Dreamcatcher Speaking |
Spread the Good Stuff podcast w/ Bronkar LeeMar 2, 2022Check out Episode 5 of the Spread the Good Stuff podcast with Bronkar Lee. Episode 5 features a conversation with William Forchion. Listen on Apple: Listen on Spotify: Billosophy Coaching Speaking |
FB LiveJun 24, 2021Billosophy Dreamcatcher Coaching |
Ubuntu Healing CircleMay 28, 2021Thursday June 3, 2021 @ 7 pm (EST) ~~ click the link above to register ~~~ ![]() Billosophy Coaching |
A new Podcast interview is out!Mar 8, 2021Billosophy Uncategorized |
Black History is now! a poetic celebrationFeb 16, 2021Friday February 19, 2021 @ 7:30 pm (EST) An Encore presentation of Black History is now! a poetic celebration will be performed by William Forchion. The presentation is of original works of poetry inspired by events of 2020. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Here we areOct 15, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Invest in Independent Art and ArtistsOct 9, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
New live streams popping up on FB and IGOct 6, 2020Using failure as a learning tool. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Allies podcast featuring William ForchionAug 10, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Too much to live forJun 20, 2020Too much to live forIf you find my lifeless body hanging from a tree, Know that I have too much to live for, I am not a fruit that easily grows on trees, Yet too many trees have fruit that looks like me, and too many Mamas sobbing hard on their knees, Knowing that their baby had so much to live for, Jemima is not my aunt, Ben is not my uncle, If you are too busy fighting to keep your belly full That you have no time to fight to keep my lungs full I have to let you go because I have too much to live for, There is nothing about my blackness that I need to hide, So you best believe if I’m hanging it was not suicide, So hear what I’m saying cause I say it with pride I have too much to live for. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
it ain't safe yet (a poem for Juneteenth 2020)Jun 19, 2020Step inside, There is work to be done, Step inside, I said there is work to be done, How black are you? Blue black? True black? And how do you know? When you speak what words fall out? And how hard do you have work to lay out the words the world can hear? Are you ready to defend your blackness? Cause you gonna have to. There is no pass, never was one unless you can pass for not being one. Step inside Your soul ain’t ready yet. Your heart is too tender and would make a tasty tar-tar Your line is not strong enough for you to balance upon as you try to rise above To hold up, to bring up, the ones you love. Your mind is too small it needs to become a universe Only then will you truly have a place that is safe. Step inside Grow yourself, not your ego so immense your body can not contain you Grow your roots So deep that nothing of this world could possibly unearth you That no one word, That no one paragraph That no one document Could ever knock you off your center Grow your mind That your wisdom show without the utterance of a word That your knowledge is attached to every planet of existence That you know there is no longer anything worth fighting for That you know the winner of the war still has enemies That you know peace That you know peace That you know….. peace Then and only then will it be safe to step outside. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
New EntryJun 1, 2020 |
ShineMay 26, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
FocusMay 25, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Soul Full Sunday 5/24May 24, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Tell your story and color it too.May 23, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Loving What IsMay 22, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
HappinessMay 20, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
UprisingMay 18, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Soul Full Sunday 5/17May 17, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
The Comfort zoneMay 16, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Facing FearMay 14, 2020Overcoming our obstacles. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
GiftsMay 13, 2020For the duration of the "shelter in place" order William Forchion will be going "live" on social media every day at 4:30p (EST) to share Billosophy, meditation and poetry. BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
TransformationMay 12, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
PowerMay 11, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Soul Full Sunday 5/10May 10, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Uncage the RageMay 8, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
BalanceMay 7, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
PerspectiveMay 6, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Happy DepressionMay 5, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Nothing happenedMay 4, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Soul Full Sunday 5/3May 3, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Good GriefMay 2, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
First of MayMay 1, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
CurrencyApr 30, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
PerfectionApr 29, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
ImprovisationApr 28, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Soul Full Sunday 4/26Apr 26, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
TrustApr 24, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Sacred & NewApr 23, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Expect the unexpectedApr 21, 2020BF Billosophy Dreamcatcher |
Stepping forward with purposeApr 20, 2020BF Billosophy |
Soul Full SundayApr 19, 2020Nourishment for the soul. BF Dreamcatcher |
Poetry FridayApr 17, 2020Dream into life. BF Dreamcatcher |
Meditation # 6Apr 10, 2020BF |
Support an Independent ArtistApr 9, 2020Click the button above for the adventure of a lifetime. |
Meditation #5 AffirmationApr 9, 2020I relax and cast aside all mental burdens allowing love, peace and wisdom to flow through me. BF Dreamcatcher |
Meditation #3Apr 8, 2020BF Dreamcatcher |
Medtitation #4Apr 8, 2020BF Dreamcatcher |
Meditation #2 Focus/UnfocusApr 6, 2020I am posting regular meditation sessions on FaceBook. Check them out. BF |
Hope in the face of Covid 19Mar 30, 2020 |
February 11, 2019 @ 7pmJan 29, 2019On February 11, 2019 at 7pm, William Forchion will read from his works of poetry at the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, VT. William will read from his latest project #ApoemAday as well as Sacred & Sacrosanct, his first book of poetry. For more information contact Brooks Memorial Library or call (802) 254-5290 |
a place for philosophy in artNov 10, 2018Check out this wonderful piece on William Forchion. https://www.theatreartlife.com/circus/billosophy-philosophy-artist-best-tool/?fbclid=IwAR2eyZQ2JfsAhtPqBpVNs5vuaIdH6lMNkj4e5KBIIQVIUXhZctD0hlNAr9I BF Dreamcatcher |
New episode of BilosophyNov 3, 2018Check out the latest installment of Billosophy on theearspoon.com The episode takes a look into Grief and the grieving process. Give it a listen. |
Forchion to speak at Set Your Tone Summit Oct 6, 2018Oct 1, 2018William Forchion will join a host of other Motivational speakers at the Set Your Tone Summit in Atlanta, GA. The Set Your Tone Summit will take place October 6, 2018 at City of Light 3125 Presidential Way, Atlanta, GA. To get more information or to purchase tickets click HERE. BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
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Billosophy on the Earspoon and SoundCloudJul 16, 2018Give a listen. Make a difference. You can now listen (or download) the Billosophy Podcast by going to TheEarspoon (dot) com or by searching up Billosophyvt on soundcloud (dot) com or through the soundcloud app. New episodes will be popping up weekly and don't forget to leave comments. BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
The Billosophy podcast is live on the EarspoonJun 23, 2018The inaugural Billosophy podcast is now live at www.theearspoon.com. William Forchion has ventured into the venue of podcasting with his Billosophy podcast. Episode 1 is "Trailblazing" a trip into the thinking of trailblazers and innovators. The podcast can also be found on the soundcloud app. New episodes will be uploaded regularly. click HERE to listen now. BF Dreamcatcher |
A poem a dayJun 13, 2018A poem a day continues. Get your daily dose of Billosophy on Twitter and Facebook as William Forchion is posting a poem a day (at least) on Twitter @actorbat, The twitter feed is also posted on facebook if you don't tweet. A poem a day is a continuation of a writing project begun in April during National Poetry Month. William will continue writing a poem a day (at least) until the spirit moves him to stop and start something else. BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
William Forchion featured in PoemCity FestivalApr 1, 2018William Forchion's poem "Wind" will be featured in Montpelier, VT's PoemCity Festival. The festival features the works of Vermont poets on display throughout the capital. "Wind" will be on display in the Kellog - Hubbard Library. The festival runs for the month of April in celebration of national poetry month. For more information check out: http://www.kellogghubbard.org/poemcity-2018 |
William Forchion to moderate Art Talk in Brattleboro March 22ndMar 18, 2018William Forchion will moderate the first in a series of Art talks presented by the Arts Council of Windham County. The event will take place March 22, 6pm at 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, VT. The series, titled, "Nourishing the Inner Artist: Conversations about Art, Creativity and the Imagination" will provide a space for participants and presenting artists to explore three areas: The ways in which creativity can be nurtured; what it means to "feed" the inner artist; and how one's own creative work contributes to the community and world at large. In addition to Mr. Forchion, artists in this conversation will includeInes Zeller Bass (puppeteer) and Marta Bernbaum (glass artist). For more information contact Shanta Lee Gander shantavns@gmail.com or 802-275-8152 or check out www.facebook.com/artscouncilofwindhamcounty BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
Special Event in Hammonton, NJ Feb 23rdFeb 5, 2018Bill will be presenting a special event at Casiano Coffee Bar and Sweetery, 212 Bellevue Ave. Hammonton, NJ on Feb 23, 3pm - 6pm. Bill will mix up his unique storytelling with readings from his books. His books will be available to purchase and have signed. For more information about the event contact Linda Cashan at 609-561-2600, info@cascianocoffee.com BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
U.S. - Turkmenistan cultural exchange stage 2Dec 6, 2017November 11 through November 20 saw Bill Forchion, Sara Deull, and Keith Kaplin take part in Stage 2 of the U.S. State Departments Cultural Exchange in the Arts (Circus) to Turkmenistan. The three circus experts facilitated workshops in Physical theater, Aerials, Juggling, Balance skills and Acrobatics at the Turkmenistan Institute of Culture, Circus Department and Turkmenistan State Circus. The three also gave presentations at the U.S. Embassy American Corners in Dashoguz, Turkmenabad and Mary. Forchion, Deull, and Kaplin made presentations at Specialized Art schools in Turkmenabad and Dashoguz and were honored with performances by Students and Professors of the schools. Stage 1 of the U.S. - Turkmenistan Cultural Exchange took place May 28 - June 6, 2017 and included Bill Forchion, Sara Deull and Billy Higgins. Link to the U.S. Embassy page. BF Dreamcatcher Uncategorized |
AcroLab @ Show Circus Studio Easthampton, MA Nov. 5Nov 1, 2017Bill Forchion will be returning to Show Circus Studio in Easthampton, MA Sunday November 5, 2017 1pm - 4pm. Bill will be leading his "Re-thinking Partner Acro" workshop. The workshop changes the age old way of working with flyer and bases while also demystifying Partner Acrobatic technical flow. For more information: www.showcircusstudio.com |
Feed the Spirit November 4, 2017Nov 1, 2017Bill Forchion along with the Nimble Arts troupe will add flare to the benefit at the Amherst Survival Center on Saturday November 4, 2017. Members of the Vermont based Nimble Arts troupe will liven the day and perform a show for the fundraiser. For more information: www.amherstsurvival.org |
Billosophy performance @ Hanover Fallfest Sept. 29Sep 21, 2017
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Performances in New London, CT Aug. 6Aug 3, 2017
Nimble Arts Circus, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Parade Plaza, bottom of State Street, New London; free; also, juggling workshop at 2 p.m.; workshop is $15, and people can sign up on brownpapertickets.com or (860) 557-2501; (860) 443-3786. |
Circus-palooza at Shelburne Museum, July 16Jul 10, 2017
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ForgetoryJun 30, 2017Another "Billosophy minute". There is a time to remember and a time to forget. BF Dreamcatcher |
Ashgabat AdventureJun 5, 2017
Billy and I facilitated our final workshop of phase 1 at the Institute of Culture this morning (Monday June 5). The students and staff eagerly took in what we had to offer and asked for more. The Artistic Director of the Circus Dept. has not been shy in asking that we return for no less than a month next time. We then performed in a special Circus presentation at the Turkmen State Circus, which included introductions by the Minister of Culture and U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Allan Mustard. After the performance the Director of the Turkmen State Circus also asked that we return to work with his performers. He stated that the work we did was already evident in the ring. We finished our day with a U.S. Embassy social network 'live chat' via Line app. Our circus cultural exchange to Turkmenistan has been a truly amazing journey. I have seen a part of the world I had not imagined. I have been introduced to a culture I was only vaguely aware of. I met people that changed my life. And I did manage to take a few photos and some video footage. I will put together a presentation about this adventure to share with all who are interested. This adventure was far too amazing not to share.
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Performances on the Lawn on D in Boston May 13May 11, 2017
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Billosophy performance in Atlanta April 29Apr 28, 2017Billosophy: life ~ circus ~ death will have one performance at the D'Air project in Atlanta, GA. D'air is located at 575 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA. There will be one performance only Saturday, April 29 at 7pm. Go to www.dairproject.org to get more information or call 404-622-DAIR |
Bill Forchion to facilitate 2 workshops April 23 at NECCAMar 10, 2017Bill Forchion will facilitate two workshops at the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) spring workshop weekend Sunday, April 23, 2017. The first workshop: "Mask making 101: Face Casting" will have Bill paired with Kali Quinn to pass on the skill and technique of making a face cast for use in the mask making process. Students will leave the workshop with the face casts they have made. For the second workshop Bill will be teaming up with Billy Higgins for "Creating space for creative genius". Creating space for creative genius is a workshop designed to access new ways to tap into the creative genius in all of us. Workshop participants will leave with practical tools and technique for the creative process. Refining and attuning our ability to create with genius is a trainable skill set, moving the seeds of creative work that makes an impact from lucky phenomenon into regular practice. For more information on the workshops check out the NECCA website. BF Dreamcatcher |
Bill to perform at Atlas Intersections Festival March 4Feb 1, 2017Bill Forchion will perform in the Zip Zap Circus benefit March 4, 2017 as a part of the Atlas Intersections Festival. Bill as Clown / Philosopher, will provide a thread tying together the benefit performance. For more information on the performance and ticketing check out the Atlas Intersections Festival web page. BF Dreamcatcher |
Naughty Parents Cabaret - MontrealFeb 1, 2017Naughty Parents Cabaret - Bill Forchion from Le Radiant - Krin Haglund on Vimeo. if you are not aware of what I do. Take a look. I am a gem with many facets, this is just one. Enjoy. BF Dreamcatcher |
Billosophy now available at Amazon.comDec 7, 2016Billosophy: meditations on GOD, movement and miracles written by Bill Forchion is now available at Amazon.com. Actor, Clown, Director, Stuntman, Acrobat, Lifeguard, Reiki master, Minister, award winning Filmmaker, Father, Husband, Brother, Son are only a few of the accomplishments Bill Forchion has attained in his lifetime. This book is a collection of the stories of a life lived fully and the impact those moments have made. With stories of putting on his first pair of glasses to discovering deep love to accompanying a friend to the end of her life Bill shares a unique wisdom about what it means to live. Some may call these stories from the heart yet within each reader will experience words from the soul. Billosophy a memoir routed in deep thought is Bill's first book. Get your copy now. BF Dreamcatcher |
Billosophy performance Nov 11 & Nov 12Nov 4, 2016Billosophy; Life ~ Circus ~ Death will be presented in the Art Barn at Hilltop Montessori School, 99 Stafford Farm Hill, Brattleboro, VT Nov. 11 @ 8pm and Nov 12 @ 8pm. Billosophy is a one man storytelling, clowning, mime piece of absurdity that is guaranteed to make you feel. Billosophy premiered in September 2016 at the Philadephia Fringe Festival where it received a 4 star review from Tim Dunleavy of DC Metro Theater Arts. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. BF Dreamcatcher |
Billosophy @ the Philly Fringe Fest Sept. 15 - 24, 2016Sep 9, 2016Billosophy: Life ~ Circus ~ Death, a one man show performed by Bill Forchion will make its world premiere at the 2016 Phila Fringe Festival. The show, a unique physical theater experience is an intimate conversation about life and death and things in between, namely circus. For the past two and half decades Mr. Forchion has performed international with the likes of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, The Big Apple Circus Clown Care unit and Vermont’s Nimble Arts Troupe. Bill has also been a stuntman for motion pictures and television. Billosophy is Bill’s first solo creation. The show was Directed by Vermont author and director Peter Gould one half of the clown theater team of Gould and Stearns. As Mr. Forchion says about his new show: “you may laugh, you may cry but you are guaranteed to feel” during this show. The show will be presented at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 5900 Greene Street, Phila, PA. tel. 215-849-1991, Performances will be Sept 15, 16, 17, 18 and Sept. 23, 24. For Showtimes check: www.fringearts.com/event/billosphy-life-circus-death |