Here is a list of the main characters in Shakespeare s Romeo

Last updated: 2/15/2023

Here is a list of the main characters in Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet The first seven characters are male and the last four are female Escalus prince of Verona Paris kinsman to the prince Romeo of Montague Household Mercutio friend of Romeo Benvolio friend of Romeo Tybalt nephew to Lady Capulet Friar Lawrence a Franciscan Lady Montague of Montague Household Lady Capulet of Capulet Household Juliet of Capulet Household Juliet s Nurse A total of 14 male and 12 female actors are available to play these roles How many possible casts are there All roles are to be played by actors of the same gender as the character