The beagle has landed at the Mounds Theater on Old Hudson Road in Dayton's bluff. The "Thespian" Snoopy dressed to represent Olivier's 1940's rendition of "Hamlet", was done by artist Amy R. Handford, He was sponsored by the "Portage for Youth", Donavan Cummings of Edina Realty, and an anonymous donor.

The "Hamlet" snoopy is sporting a dark pageboy wig, a mustache, a black velvet cape, a velvet hat with peacock feathers, various pieces of jewelry, striped doublets, a purple wainscot, black tights , a jeweled sword( with a leather belt), lace shirt with lace cuffs and collar, and a script of "Hamlet" (with the woodstock players) that starts out- " to Beagle or not to Beagle".

The Portage for Youth is a program that works with at risk girls and they have taken on the daunting task of renovating the Old Mounds  Theater. The theater will be opened in about a year and we be used for many events including live theater productions. The "Hamlet" Snoopy was a perfect fit for them. Donavan Cummings is an area resident and realtor who is very active in different neighborhood groups and projects. 

The "Thespian" Snoopy may be viewed at The Mounds Theater on Hudson Road. He will be in lights... both footlights and a marquee.