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Devin Michael Leming shares a behind-the-scenes look at portraying SpongeBob SquarePants at the Muni | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner
Published May 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
Devin Leming and Wes Bridges in SpongeBob the Musical
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Devin Leming and Wes Bridges star in SpongeBob the Musical at the Springfield Muni

Devin Michael Leming is a local actor from Decatur, Ill. He starred as Peter Pan at the Muni and is set to play SpongeBob SquarePants in the Muni's opening show. He spoke to Community Voices about the character and how he is preparing for the role.

Originally aired May 24, 2022.

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Beatrice Bonner
Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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