Team




The Sidewalks Team

Part of The Sidewalks Team: (l-r) Richard R. Lee, Natalie Manuel, Dwayne Sparks, and Justin Langston

Sidewalks Entertainment is presented by a group of engaging personalities, as well as a dedicated behind-the-scenes production team.

CURRENT ON-AIR HOSTS
Cindy Rhodes has been with the program since 1993, while Richard R. Lee, the creator of Sidewalks, has been making appearances since 1997. Maaika Westen became a new host in 2008, with Ray Alvarado as a special correspondent.

Newcomer Mika Abogado became a correspondent in February 2012.

 

OTHER PERSONALITIES
Host Rafael Siegel, who joined during the 1994 season and returned full-time in 2003, and correspondent Natalie Manuel are currently on leave from the project, due to other jobs.

 

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THE PRODUCTION CREW
The production members are the real stars of this series. Their hard work, commitment and dedication is truly the backbone of this production.

Kalyn Sloan and Dwayne Sparks are producers, while Justin Langston, Ray Alvarado, William Hodgson, and Rebeca Zuniga are part of the current production staff.

Jeryl Orsino wrote, produced and performs “So Many Things,” the current theme song for Sidewalks: The Entertainment Project. The show also uses Jeryl’s singles, “I Told You So” and “Stupid” in their instrumental versions.

Barton Thomas wrote, produced, and performed the original theme song for Sidewalks. Additional music is provided and performed by Ozzie Ahlers. Various tracks are from Ozzie’s debut CD, “Fingerpainting,” a Higher Octave Music release.

Longtime staff member Rhodes is a producer and segment coordinator for the show’s satellite interviews. Besides creating the show, Lee is the executive producer, lead director, editor, and webmaster for the Sidewalks website.


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