Escalus, Prince of Verona.
Paris, a young Nobleman, Kinsman to the Prince.

Montague,) Heads of two Houses, at variance with each other.
Capulet, )

Uncle 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, a Franciscan.
Friar John, of the same Order.
Balthasar, Servant to Romeo.

Sampson,) Servants to Capulet.
Gregory,)


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 to Verona; Kinsfolk of both Houses; Maskers, Guards, Watchmen, and Attendants.

Chorus.

Scene. During the greater Part of the Play in Verona: once, in the fifth Act, at Mantua.