Press Coverage

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Featured Articles

Feature 1

Her roles as an actress, filmmaker, crowdfunding Queen, and the creative force behind “Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal” exemplify her unwavering commitment to reshaping narratives and uplifting voices that might otherwise go unheard.

I am, first and foremost an actor. I have always been in love with storytelling – on stage & on screen – and the capacity to use my whole being to bring a story to life is an extraordinary gift. I am also one who is very driven & does not like waiting for the phone to ring. So, years ago when I wasn’t satisfied with the opportunities I was receiving, I decided to take matters into my own hands.

Feature 2

We hear whispers of Gloria Steinem’s famous line: “Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.” In Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal, we witness Center’s work standing on the shoulders of feminist giants.

As a storyteller, there are 2 strong themes I see in my work: How does one seek happiness and fulfillment on one’s own terms, NOT what society dictates, and what does it mean and how does it feel to be a woman in a man’s world? What sets my work apart from others is the immediacy I inject into my storytelling – I try to place the audience directly into the experience. As a result, my stories are often highly visceral & physical…No matter what, I have to, and will create.

Feature 3

Center’s show is like a memoir unfolding on stage where the universal themes reverberate. Intensely relatable, Center exposes mother-daughter relationships, gender, sexuality, harassment and trauma, love and longing, and trust in our deepest instincts and desires.

Art in all forms has the capacity to connect all beings no matter race, gender, religion, class, etc. Artists need money to survive…Unfortunately actors on the rise (and women in general) are insanely undervalued and often underappreciated. Because of how we are treated on the outside, we often internalize this on the inside.

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Podcast Appearances

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No. 356 - Melissa Center On Crowdfunding And Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal

87. Crowdfunding Your Projects with Melissa Center - Empowered Artist Collective Podcast

A conversation with prolific creator and the queen of crowdfunding Melissa Center

The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast Season Three with Melissa Center

NCU Podcast #002 – Melissa Center on the Sacrifices and Challenges of an Artist’s Life and Producing Your Own Film Projects

Melissa Center or; Mrs. Jake Gyllenhaal

Beyond the Playlist: Melissa Center