Name: FILmatic - Stage Reading Event- Presented by Mark Tacderas
Start: 2025-10-11T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-11T21:30:00-07:00
Location: Hot Shot Muffler

Question 1

Are there bathrooms available?

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Yes, an all-gender bathroom is available on site.

Question 2

Is there an admission fee to attend this event? If, so where can I purchase tickets?

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Yes, the price of admission is $10 including a tax purchase fee of $2.51 for a total of $12.51 Purchase tickets through the eventbrite website.

Question 3

Where is the event/ venue located?

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Hot Shot Muffler is located at 5507 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042 - right in the heart of Highland Park’s York Boulevard strip - 3-5 minute walk of several great restaurants, bars, and shopping.

-10 minutes from downtown
10-20 minutes from Silverlake, Echo Park, Los Feliz

Question 4

Is there a dress code?

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No!

Question 5

Will alcohol/ beverages be provided at this event?

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Yes! An assortment of beer, red wine, white wine, hard seltzer will be provided. Non- Alcoholic beverage such as  water, soda-pop, carbonated water and carpi-sun will be provided.

Question 6

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

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Yes.

Question 7

Is the venue indoors or outdoors?

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The stage reading event will take place indoors. There is a nice outdoor area with high-top tables where guests can mingle and hangout.

Question 8

How long  is the stage reading event?

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The mixer will run from 6:30pm to  7:30pm. The stage reading will start approximately at 7:30pm.  The stage reading itself lasts about 55 minutes with no intermission.  After the reading, there will be short Q & A where guests can ask the Creator/ Writer -Mark Tacderas  questions about FILmatic.

Question 9

Is smoking permitted at the venue?

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No, smoking/ vaping of any kind  is not permitted at the venue. Smoking is prohibited indoors and outdoors. If guests need to smoke, please feel free to do so off the property, on the other side of Hot Shot Muffler, near the sidewalk. Thank you for your cooperation!

Question 10

What can I expect during the mixer?

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Guest will be able to mingle and enjoy the music played by DJ Wenluv. Beverages and light refreshment will be provided. Please enjoy the lovely scenic ambience provided at the intimate historic Hot Shot Muffler Venue. Guests can also play cornhole and  basketball on a pop-a-shot machine!

Question 11

Is  on-site parking available?

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No, only meter and free neighborhood parking is available. Please be aware of parking signs and give yourself adequate time to find parking!

Question 12

What is a stage reading?

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A stage reading is live showcase of a new script/ new work. Actors will be performing a pilot presentation of the FILmatic script. Actors will have their scripts on music stands and will read directly off of them. This reading is essentially a live workshop for the writer to gain feedback.

Question 13

What happens after the stage reading is done?

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After the stage reading and Q&A, guests can hang out for a while and enjoy the music by DJ Wenluv. If you don't know Mark personally, please say hi and introduce yourself- he would love to meet you!

Question 14

How can I keep in touch and stay updated on FILmatic?

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For more information about FILmatic , please follow @Filmatic_shortfilm on instagram!

Question 15

Is seating available?

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Yes, there are foldable chairs and couches available. There is no reserved seating- it's  first come first serve basis. There's also plenty of places to stand!

Question 16

Are there refunds if I purchase a ticket?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no refunds will be provided after purchasing a ticket.

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