Dramatis Personae

Escalus, prince of Verona
Paris, a young nobleman, kinsman to the prince
Montague and Capulet, heads of houses at variance with each other
An old man, cousin to Capulet
Romeo, son of 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, Franciscan
Friar John, Franciscan
Balthasar, servant to Romeo
Sampson, servant to Capulet
Gregory, servant 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; several men and women, relations to both houses; maskers, guards, watchmen, and attendants
Chorus

Scene: Verona; Mantua.