Down S02e04 X264: Party

Here’s a short piece inspired by the tone and style of Party Down Season 2, Episode 4 (“James Ellroy’s Birthday / Steve Guttenberg’s Birthday”), written as if it were a scene from the episode, formatted in a spec script style:

KYLE (20s, model-handsome, brain-smooth) raises a hand. party down s02e04 x264

GUTTENBERG holding a microphone, trying to lead a sing-along. Only Roman is nearby, stacking napkins. Here’s a short piece inspired by the tone

Which one do I pretend to have seen in something? Which one do I pretend to have seen in something

Alright, team! Two legends, one party. That means double the tips. Guttenberg wants "fun, friendly, and free-pouring." Ellroy wants... (checks note) "no eye contact, no chit-chat, and a blood oath you won't serve anything with cilantro."

I'd rather read James Ellroy's grocery list than vibe with a man who made Cocktail watchable for people who don't drink.

The party descending into chaos. Ellroy is trying to interrogate a cater-waiter about a missing slice of cake. Guttenberg is teaching Kyle a cheer. Ron is crying in the corner because someone called him "the other one."