{"id":2274056,"date":"2026-02-09T14:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2274056"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:04:48","slug":"erica-dasher-on-playing-the-missing-piece-that-holds-the-burbs-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/erica-dasher-on-playing-the-missing-piece-that-holds-the-burbs-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Erica Dasher on Playing the Missing Piece That Holds The Burbs Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The breakout star from Jane by Design, Erica Dasher, is returning to television in a major way as part of Peacock\u2019s new thriller-comedy series, The Burbs, which hits television screens on February 8th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In her first major television appearance since a year-long Broadway run in Tom Stoppard\u2019s Leopoldstadt, a Tony Award-winning play, Erica Dasher stars as a teenage girl who disappeared 20 years ago, fueling the mystery that powers the emotional center of Peacock\u2019s take on a cult film.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While much of Erica\u2019s work on the show remains a mystery due to spoiler restrictions, her character\u2019s legacy permeates each episode, driving Keke Palmer\u2019s inquisitive character into a world where she becomes obsessed with answering questions that go beneath the surface.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>In her first major television appearance since her Broadway stint, Erica spoke exclusively to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whereisthebuzz.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Where Is The Buzz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Where Is The Buzz<\/a> about her work on Peacock\u2019s series, her transition from stage to television, and her role in a talented ensemble featuring Palmer and Jack Whitehall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Erica explained that much of her work on Peacock\u2019s series is based on her character\u2019s legacy. \u201cFirst, I\u2019ve got to credit the creator, Celeste Hughey, and her amazing team of writers. From the start, they wove my backstory into the show\u2019s fabric, creating this dense mood of mystery and possible chaos that does a lot of the heavy lifting.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>THE BURBS &#8212; &#8220;Sardine?&#8221; Episode 103 &#8212; Pictured: Erica Dasher as Betsy \u2014 (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris\/PEACOCK)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Her approach began with auditions. Dasher naturally tried different emotional directions. \u201cI felt like she needed to live in multiple emotional states,\u201d Dasher said. \u201cCool, fragile, dangerous, sweet. I started by turning in three different takes of the same scene, each one showing a different facet of her.\u201d Dasher took this flexibility on set as well. She often gave different performances for the editor. \u201cHer unpredictability is key to who she is and the part she plays.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Returning to TV work after Leopoldstadt meant Dasher had to get back up to speed. Her Broadway debut had been \u201cprofoundly life-changing.\u201d Dasher called working on Stoppard\u2019s play with director Patrick Marber humbling and formative. \u201cTheater demands rigor and athleticism. It sharpens you in ways nothing else quite can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">TV production moves quickly. Dasher said, \u201cWe don\u2019t get long rehearsals, and you have little time to stay with the character once we\u2019re filming. A lot of that work happens on your own.\u201d The cast was friendly and welcoming. Dasher thanked Palmer, Paula Pell, Julia Duffy, Mark Proksch, and Whitehall for making it easy for her. \u201cSeeing how funny, generous, and collaborative they all are up close made the shift feel really energizing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Burbs explores obsession, memory, and trauma. Dasher said obsession is redefined not as something negative but as an all-encompassing passion. \u201cObsession is the engine that moves everything forward,\u201d she said. Palmer plays Samira, who Dasher called \u201cgently relentless.\u201d The mystery moves along slowly, allowing the story to develop naturally.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"THE 'BURBS -- &quot;Do Not Mess with Suburbanites&quot; Episode 107 -- Pictured: (l-r) Keke Palmer as Samira, Erica Dasher as Betsy (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris\/PEACOCK)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/cSS9kmAMEY0r6PO4SwMDXg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/where_is_the_buzz_814\/96a51f677f2af5ed430aabc8b6f876a7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>THE &#8216;BURBS &#8212; &#8220;Do Not Mess with Suburbanites&#8221; Episode 107 &#8212; Pictured: (l-r) Keke Palmer as Samira, Erica Dasher as Betsy (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris\/PEACOCK)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Playing opposite Palmer and Whitehall helped her realize her place in the group. \u201cTheir energies are totally distinct, but that contrast is what makes the ensemble click.\u201d Palmer and Whitehall bring established comedic talents to their roles this season. Dasher carries much of the season\u2019s unresolved trauma. \u201cI wasn\u2019t meant to dominate the space, just resonate within it.\u201d She credits Celeste Hughey, Fuzzy Door, and Imagine for their precise vision in creating this show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aside from her work as an actress, Dasher has extensive experience in writing, directing, and producing in film, theater, animation, and documentary. This experience influences her work as an actress more than anything else she does in her role. \u201cEvery person on set matters.\u201d She believes there are no minor roles in this production. \u201cJust moments where you\u2019re helping the machine run or getting in its way.\u201d Being cast in this show, produced by Grazer and MacFarlane, was a bit intimidating for her. \u201cIt would be weird if it weren\u2019t.\u201d She believes this role is a dream for her as an actress. Acting for her is about giving in. \u201cWe don\u2019t control the big vision or the edit.\u201d Something is thrilling about giving in and allowing producers to do their work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Burbs premieres February 8th on Peacock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whereisthebuzz.com\/erica-dasher-on-playing-the-missing-piece-that-holds-the-burbs-together\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Erica Dasher on Playing the Missing Piece That Holds The Burbs Together;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Erica Dasher on Playing the Missing Piece That Holds The Burbs Together<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whereisthebuzz.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews &amp; More;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews &amp; More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The breakout star from Jane by Design, Erica Dasher, is returning to television in a major way as part of Peacock\u2019s new thriller-comedy series, The Burbs, which hits television screens on February 8th. 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