| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HTA ID | HTA-0467 |
| Title | Working for the Mouse — Disneyland One-Man Show |
| Date | c. 2000–2005 |
| Date Confidence | LOW — KRON era confirmed; no specific dating clues in transcript |
| Program | KRON 4 News Weekend |
| Station | KRON-TV, Channel 4, San Francisco |
| Duration | ~4:30 (estimated) |
| Format | Studio interview / Feature |
Henry interviews Trevor Allen, a performer whose one-man show "Working for the Mouse" chronicles his experience working as a costumed character at Disneyland — specifically playing the Mad Hatter. The piece explores what it's like to work "under the fur" at the Happiest Place on Earth, a subject that Henry clearly finds both amusing and genuinely interesting.
The opening is classic Henry setup: "Oh, it sounds like such a wonderful experience to be one of those characters at Disneyland. Just imagine playing the part of the Mad Hatter or Mickey Mouse or something. Well, let me introduce you to a man who did play the part of the Mad Hatter." The implication — that reality doesn't match the fantasy — drives the piece.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| People | Henry Tenenbaum (Reporter), Trevor Allen (Performer/Former Disneyland Character) |
| Organizations | KRON-TV, Disneyland, Disney |
| Locations | KRON studio; Disneyland (referenced) |
| Subjects | Theme parks, labor, performance, one-man shows, Disney |
| Themes | Behind the curtain, labor vs. magic, performance as work |
| Tone | Curious, amused, slightly subversive |
"So you started working there because you'd always wanted to be Peter Pan." / "Of course." / "Look at the man. Come on now."
Studio interview promoting Trevor Allen's one-man show. The piece has the feel of a KRON Weekend segment — short, personality-driven, promoting a local performance. Limited transcript available.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Theme | Behind-the-scenes/labor stories — what's it really like? |
| Format | Studio interview promoting performance |
| Era | KRON San Francisco period |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Transcript source | working+for+the+mouse.txt |
| Video source | Not located |
| Storage location | Transcript: local (/KRON/) |
| Analysis mode | Transcript Only |
| Date analyzed | 2026-07-05 |
| Access notes | Partial transcript only (beginning). |
"Working for the Mouse" was a one-man show that played in various Bay Area venues. The piece connects to Henry's interest in hidden labor — what goes on behind the scenes of things we take for granted. The Mad Hatter casting is appropriate given Henry's own theatrical sensibility.