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November 21, 2007

Television Reality: Make Your Office Holiday Party Even More Awkward

Posted at 12:16:23 PM in East Village nightlife, Events, Just opened, Television
by Justine Goodman

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The same group that brought us the Lower East Side DRV-IN movie theater earlier this year has announced its latest project, and this time the Grand Opening group is unveiling a new holiday event space. Office Party for those without offices is like a real-world version of "The Office" in the form of a corporate-themed party space, with your real boss cast in the role of Steve Carell. Located in a former East Village social club at 170 East 2nd Street (between avenues A and B), it's described on its website as a "simulated office decked out for the holidays." And for a base rate of $400, your office party can be held in a room with the very things you're probably trying to forget while getting loaded with your co-workers: wireless computers and hi-speed internet, real cubicles, a projector, a "formerly state of the art photocopier" and holiday decorations.

If your boss is down with the spirit of giving, for an additional fee the party can be customized with add-ons like a tuba quartet playing holiday carols, a guy in a Santa suit or a motivational speaker. (Remember that old "SNL" sketch where Chris Farley played that fat, unkempt mess of a motivational speaker, Matt Foley, who lived in a van down by the river and frequently fell through the coffee table glass? Well this won't be anything like that.)

Catering, secret Santa gifts and office awards can also be arranged on a pay-per-person basis. No mention of liquor, which companies would absolutely have to provide on their own--because the only thing worse than a booze-free holiday office party in your real office is a booze-free holiday party in a simulated office. But hands-down, the best feature has to be the corporate role-playing, also available on a pay-per-person basis. You be the scantily-clad secretary and I'll be the lecherous account executive!

For more info, head to 139Norfolk.com or call (646) 478-7689

Looking for a place to throw an office party that doesn't suck? Check out our guide to Midtown Nightlife--because everyone with a real job works in midtown.

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