Roles in Much Ado About Nothing

Main characters:

• Beatrice – witty, independent, queen of sarcasm

• Benedick – equally witty, sworn bachelor (allegedly)

• Claudio – young and easily swayed

• Hero – gentle, wronged bride

• Don Pedro – prince, matchmaker-in-chief

• Don John – brooding villain, professional troublemaker

• Leonato – Hero’s father, host with the most

• Dogberry – hilariously incompetent constable

• Margaret – Hero’s attendant, unwitting accomplice

• Borachio – Don John’s co-conspirator

• Conrade – another of Don John’s sidekicks

as well as many other smaller roles to be filled.