William Kist (Rehearsal Pianist) William Kist is a Professor Emeritus of Education at Kent State University. During his career as an educator, Bill has remained active as a professional musician and is thrilled to return to Weathervane to help with Annie. Working both as a composer and performer, Bill’s original music for Channels 45/49’s Our Family was nominated for a regional Emmy Award and is featured on his album, Movie Music available on Spotify. Currently, Bill is the pianist for “Broadway Karaoke” held monthly at Jilly’s Music Room, sponsored by the Akron Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Bill has deep roots at Weathervane. His uncle, Richard Levering, was a “barn player” at Weathervane’s original location on Marshall Avenue, in the 1940s. Bill trod the boards at Weathervane himself, appearing as the Marvin Hamlisch character in Weathervane’s production of They’re Playing Our Song in 2010. www.williamkist.com