Escalus, prince of Verona
Paris, a young nobleman
Montague, Capulet, heads of warring households
Old man, cousin to Capulet
Romeo, son to Montague
Mercutio, kinsman to the prince, and friend to Romeo
Benvolio, nephew to Montague, and friend to Romeo
Tybalt, nephew to Lady Capulet
Friar Laurence, Friar John, Franciscans
Balthasar, servant to Romeo
Sampson, Gregory, servants to Capulet
Peter, servant to Juliet's nurse
Abraham, servant to Montague
An Apothecary
Three Musicians
Page to Paris; another Page; an Officer
Lady Montague, wife to Montague
Lady Capulet, wife to Capulet
Juliet, daughter to Capulet
Nurse to Juliet
Citizens of Verona; Maskers, Guards, Watchmen, and Attendants
Chorus