Alton Cheaves

Previous paid speaking roles

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• English

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• USA California

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Alton began his acting career in 1999 – 2001, when he was cast as the Conductor and Jesus Christ in the stage play “None But The Righteous”, written by Blanche Gause. Sis. Gause and the cast would travel up and down the East Coast presenting the play at various churches and other venues and was successful at ministering to Saints and the Lost, in an effort to win souls to Christ.

His next acting opportunity occurred in 2013 – 2014 when he was cast for 9 shows at DC’s Atlas Theater as “Sam Denny” the fiery “Smoking” Deacon in the stage play “Right Hand of Fellowship”, written by Avis P. Gray and directed by Marshall Opie.

Previous speaking roles

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Lead singer

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Tenor

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Intermediate

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• Classical
• Opera

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Influences: Fred Hammond

During Alton's upbringing he was exposed to music daily through the local DC radio stations and Albums collected by his father. He admired singers/groups such as Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Temptations and Earth, Wind and Fire. He began playing the trumpet and alto saxophone in middle school and was a quick study and also participated in neighborhood go-go band “Total Groove”.

He began singing in 1995 after joining a local church where he is still an active member of the Music Ministry. He serves as a Ministry Head, a group of musicians and singers assembled to minister in song during Sunday and Tuesday Night services, Weddings, and other Special Events.

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No previous TV presenter experience

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• English

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• USA California

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