Henceforth Comedy

(formerly Secret Society Comedy) Is a nomad comedy club experience bringing unforgettable stand-up to venues across Northeast Ohio. Founded in December 2021, we pop up in bars, music venues, theaters, and unexpected spaces, turning ordinary rooms into electric comedy nights. To date, we’ve produced 700 shows, featured 500 comedians, and performed in 60+ venues, showcasing local favorites, nationally touring headliners, and surprise guests you didn’t know you needed to see. Our mission is simple: to make stand-up comedy more approachable, more frequent, and more fun in Northeast Ohio, while letting audiences feel like they’re in on the best-kept secrets in comedy. You never know who you’ll see, but you know it’ll be good.

What We Produce

  • Headliner Shows (select Fridays and Saturdays)
  • Secret Comedy Showcase every Saturday at 11:30 PM
    • Mahall's Apartment
    • All Saints Public House
  • "One More Joke" Open Mic every Tuesday at The Winchester in Lakewood
  • Hoots & Hollers Comedy Club, a summer weekend residency at Cedar Point
  • Six Courses of Comedy, our annual dinner-and-comedy experience
  • Corporate and private event production

Meet your hosts!

Bryan Sternik

Bryan Sternik

Executive Producer | Audience Experience

Bryan Sternik is a master of charming chaos. Half Puerto Rican and half Polish, his comedy pulls from the everyday mishaps, misunderstandings, and perfectly timed missteps that make life ridiculous. Whether performing in a comedy club, an amusement park, or a bowling alley, Bryan has a knack for turning relatable blunders into big laughs and unforgettable moments.

David Horning

David Horning

Executive Producer | Brand & Strategy

Cleveland-based comic David Horning learned early on that leaning into discomfort with humor makes life more manageable and a lot funnier. His optimistic take on both mundane and heavy topics has landed him on stages across the country, including the New York Comedy Festival, Laughing Devil Comedy Festival, and Cleveland Comedy Festival. Beyond stand-up, David is also a keynote speaker who teaches leaders how humor improves communication, creativity, and culture.