Overview
High Note: C5
Low Note: A#2/Bb2
Analysis
30s - 40s, Jamaican accent. Sebastian -- full name Horatio Thelonius Ignatious Crustaceous Sebastian -- is a proud and precise crab, employed as court composer, daughter-minder, and general advisor to Triton, King of the Sea. He can be dignified to the point of being
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Editor Picks & Commentary
Sebastian is the show’s comic engine and emotional anchor—a fussy, loyal, and deeply stressed court composer whose job is to keep Ariel safe and the kingdom intact. In an audition, focus on strong character commitment and specificity. Sebastian’s humor comes from contrast: his refined musical sensibility versus the chaos surrounding him. Accents and dialect can be helpful, but clarity always comes first; casting teams will prioritize storytelling, rhythm, and musicality over an exaggerated
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