Nick Hornedo joins the Edinburgh Fringe this year with his debut comedy performance “Watch This When You Get Home”.

Is this your first time at Edinburgh Fringe?

My first time performing, yes. Last year, I visited for a week to check things out before I applied. Saw so many amazing comedy shows and it just solidified my dream to perform here.

 

How long have you been preparing your show for Edinburgh?

I’ve been officially working on this solo show for a year and a half. But, in a way, I’ve been working on it since I started comedy three years ago. Storytelling stand up is more uncommon in the United States, and it’s the works of Fringe artists like Jaqueline Novak and Rose Matafeo that inspired me to take stand up seriously.

What is your motivation to perform there?

I’m a nobody. The opportunity to perform for a paying audience 25 times in a month as part of this storied tradition is an opportunity that I don’t take lightly. It’s gonna be full of ups and downs, and I’m hoping that I’ll be stronger by the end of it. This show is also the best representatation of what I have to offer as an artist, and I hope getting more people to see it will help me take it on tour!

What have you done to prepare for the Edinburgh Fringe, emotionally and physically?

Emotionally, I’m balancing hard work of the creative process with all the incredible things that inspire my creative process (books, films, music, aimless afternoons with friends).

Physically, I’m trying to eat a little better. I’m 29 and carbs make me super sleepy now, which is a punishment for the years when pizza was a staple of my diet.

Have you had any advice from other’s who have performed at the Fringe?

Before I ever performed my show, Gabe Mollica, who had a great run at the Fringe, gave me some excellent advice. He said: You should’ve been performing your show yesterday. It doesn’t matter if it’s not ready. Perform it once a month. Every rep will make you better.

Have you visited Scotland or Edinburgh before?

Last summer, I visited the Fringe. Didn’t get to see anything outside Edinburgh. Excited to have some adventures during this extended stay.

How have you found booking  accommodation?

Yes! I’m staying in a student dorm that was pre-booked by this cool free American art collective called Goodside. Basically they book accomodations at fringe and film festivals around the world and offer rooms to members of the collective at reasonable rates. Check them out!

What plans do you have for your show after the Edinburgh Fringe is over?

I want to take it on tour in the United States and potentially abroad. After that, I’d love to film it as a special.

Nick Hornedo’s debut stand up hour ‘Watch This When You Get Home’ will be at the Underbelly Bristo Square Clover at 2.25pm for the entire fringe for tickets go to www.edfringe.com

Photo credit-Noah Eberhart.