Characters: Antony and Cleopatra

The following character list was a trimmed-down version used for the 2025 production:

Mark Antony: A loyal follower of the murdered Julius Caesar, Antony is now a member of Rome’s ruling triumvirate.

Octavius Caesar: Julius Caesar’s choice to succeed him, Octavius is a member of the ruling triumvirate.

Lepidus: The third member of the triumvirate

Enobarbus: A follower of Mark Antony

Eros: A follower of Mark Antony

Scarus: A follower of Mark Antony

Candidius: Lieutenant-general to Mark Antony

Maecenas: A follower of Octavius Caesar

Agrippa: A follower of Octavius Caesar

Thidias: A follower of Octavius Caesar

Pompey: A rebel against the triumvirate

Menas: A pirate and follower of Pompey

Menecrates: A pirate and follower of Pompey

Cleopatra: The queen of Egypt

Octavia: Sister of Octavius Caesar and wife of Mark Antony

Charmian: An attendant to Cleopatra

Iras: An attendant to Cleopatra

Alexas: An attendant to Cleopatra

Ambassador: Serving Mark Antony

Soothsayer

A Clown

Soldiers, Messenger, Attendants

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July 13 - October 3, 2026

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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June 23 - September 4, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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June 20 - September 5, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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June 24 - October 3, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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July 14 - October 3, 2026

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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June 19 - September 4, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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June 22 - October 3, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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June 18 - September 3, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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