“I’m a 365 Party Girl.”
WHO: Parker Callahan
WHAT: “Soda Pop is an alt-comedy tour de force: a multimedia, stream-of-consciousness ride through the mind of a slightly deranged gay man. Featuring original music and media, Parker keeps audiences laughing and asking, ‘is this the gay agenda’? One moment he’s singing about thrift store underwear, the next he’s calling the cops on someone who looked at him weird. There’s no trauma, just dumb, delightful chaos. Still, Parker hits notes from the vulgar to the divine. Simply put: Soda Pop is a pop concert-Ted Talk-spectacle led by a twink in a Speedo. Any questions?”
WHERE: Studio Five at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17)
WHEN: 22:05 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
For the Fringe? Yes! Virgin meat, boys. I visited Edinburgh once when I was teenager, and the only thing I remember is going on a ghost tour in Greyfriars Kirkyard where they had someone jump out and scare you whilst in a crypt. Incredible. So needless to say, I’m thrilled to return and experience the beautiful chaos that is EdFringe for the first time.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Since I’ve never experienced the festival, something that I learned in 2024 (just in general) is that I’m a 365 Party Girl. (This is of course a reference to Miss Charlotte Emma Aitchison’s 2024 album BRAT.)
Tell us about your show.
Soda Pop is entirely my own creation; written, performed, and conceived by me. It’s a multimedia comedy monster packed with jokes, music, visuals, and a lot of surprises. The show premiered earlier this year in Chicago, where I’ve since performed it multiple times. After Edinburgh, I’ll be taking Soda Pop on tour to New York and Los Angeles.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I would recommend seeing Alan Resnick’s One Funny Hour and anything featuring Grace Lusk! I don’t know many people going to the fest or many shows that will be up, but I am excited to see the weirdos doing experimental things. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing someone take a risk and it paying off. When it doesn’t pay off, it’s also enjoyable. You can’t lose. I love a BIG SWING!
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