Cubbie goes on the prowl backstage (VIDEO)

Heidi Kurpiela and her limelight loving pug, Cubbie, made their stage debut June 5 in Jane Martin’s “Talking With,” at Tampa’s Carrollwood Playhouse. Here’s a backstage peek at the all-female cast quietly rehearsing their lines on opening night. Not only did the pug steal the show, he almost stole the dressing room brownies.

To see more on Kurpiela's stage debut, pick up a copy of this week's Arts & Entertainment section in The Observer.

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