12/16/2004 (Martín Hernández) BOB’S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY Now in its ninth year, Rob Elk and Joe Keyes’ seasonal satire on corporate greed, small-town values and alcohol abuse once again delivers a gut-busting good time. With Neuterberg, Iowa’s already sagging local economy threatened by the potential arrival of megastore Barnmart, struggling insurance agent Bob Finhead (Elk) is enticed by a wealthy former Neuterbergian (Pat O’Brien) to sell his business, leave town and fulfill his dream of becoming an inventor. “Change is not good,” decries Bob’s childhood friend and town sheriff, Joe (Keyes), who endeavors to “kill that dream once and for all” since it means Bob must leave his loyal — if alcoholic and accident-prone — collection of clients, of which Sheriff Joe is a charter member. Director Justin Tanner’s comic timing is in full and furious display as he choreographs the astute ensemble through Bob’s slovenly Friday night beer bust, while puncturing Red State “moral values.” Special praise goes to Ann Randolph for her hilarious dual role as twin sisters Carol, a preacher’s wife, and Brandy, a drunken floozy, as well as Linda Miller and Maile Flanagan as the farming Johnson twins. Third Stage, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank; Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; thru Dec. 19. (818) 842-4755.