And Gil’s claim that, “whether I live in your building or not, I am somehow on your co-op board” is a lot wittier - and scarier - if you live in a co-op.īut everyone is welcome to howl at their antics at the local diner.
You have to be in the know to catch some of their glancing references to arcane Upper West Side lore, like the Judaica shop that’s always closed. The self-referential theater jokes are funny enough, but not as inspired as the Upper West Side material, which is smart, insightful, and mean. We should also be aware that, “if this is a drama, there will be screaming.” To enlighten us about their work, they illustrate the techniques of delivering nonsensical curtain lines and making one-sided telephone calls. Taking upon themselves the theatrical vibe of the neighborhood, George fancies himself a writer and Gil insists he’s a working actor.
Geegland (Mulaney) are 70-something roommates who have been living in a rent-controlled apartment on the Upper West Side for about half a century. Looking a fright in floppy old-man wigs and baggy old-man outfits designed by Emily Rebholz, Gil Faizon (Kroll) and George St. The core component of their act is pure character comedy.
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