Description

Rian talks to us about their life on and off-broadway and breaks down what a child guardian actually does. Rian explains how hard young artists work and the trials and tribulations of advocating for them. 

Rian Buksbazen is a multi-hyphenate creative and theatrical specialist. Their work as a child guardian can be seen on shows like Leopoldstadt, Trevor the Musical off-Broadway and on Disney+, Into the Woods at Encores!, American Ballet Theater, EVIL on CBS, and many many more. They are the only transgender child guardian working on Broadway, and are a proud member of IATSE Local 764 TWU. 

Backstage Breakdown answers those big questions like:

1. What does a child guardian do? 
2. How does a child guardian advocate for the child they are responsible for? 
3. What is the number one daily challenge working as a child guardian? 
4. What does school look (or a typical school day) like for a child on broadway? 
5. What are your favorite credits? 
6. How do you handle the use of pronouns of a young person? 

Instagram: @rbuksbazen

Theme music by Barrett Riggins.

BARRETT RIGGINS is a composer and lyricist based in Brooklyn. He won the 2025 Richard Rodgers Award for HELSINKI (Upcoming; The New Group, Selection; NAMT). He is represented by UTA and the Hybrid Agency.