Shylock: Jewish Loan Shark. Male age 30+
Antonio: Wealthy Businessman. Male age 30-50
Bassanio: Young up-and-comer. Male age 20-30
Gratiano: Friend to Bassanio. Male age 20+
Portia: Wealthy Heiress. Female age 20-40
Jessica: Shylock's daughter. Female age 16-25
Nerissa: Portia’s Servant and Friend. Female any age.
Lorenzo: Friend to Bassanio, love interest to Jessica. Male age 16-25
Solanio: Friend to Bassanio. Male any age.
Salarino: Friend to Bassanio. Male any age.
Morocco: Suitor to Portia. African-American male, any age.
Arragon: Suitor to Portia. Male any age.
Launcelot: Comical Servant to Shylock. African-American male, age 16-30
Gobbo: Launcelot’s Father, also a servant. African-American male, age 40+
Tubal: Jewish Businessman, friend to Shylock. Male age 30+
Stephana (and possible other roles): Servant/Secretary - Female any age
Duke: Baltimore/Venice shady politician - 35-60