Major Characters:

Stage Manager: The narrator and master of ceremonies, guiding the audience through the story. The Stage Manager breaks the fourth wall, interacting with the audience and providing commentary on the events and characters.

Emily Webb: A bright, young woman who grows up in Grover's Corners. She marries George Gibbs and later dies in childbirth. Emily's return in the afterlife to relive a day in her life is one of the play's most poignant moments. George Gibbs: The boy next door to Emily. He is an earnest, likable young man who eventually becomes Emily's husband. George aspires to be a farmer.

Dr. Gibbs (Frank Gibbs): George's father and the town's doctor. He is dedicated to his work and family.

Mrs. Gibbs (Julia Hersey Gibbs): George's mother, who dreams of visiting Paris but never gets the chance.

Mr. Webb (Charles Webb): Emily's father and the editor of the Grover's Corners Sentinel. He is a thoughtful, intellectual man.

Mrs. Webb (Myrtle Webb): Emily's mother, practical and nurturing.

Simon Stimson: The troubled choir director of Grover's Corners, who struggles with alcoholism and later commits suicide.

Mrs. Soames: A cheerful and gossipy woman who sings in the choir and provides comic relief.

Howie Newsome: The town's milkman, who provides a sense of continuity in Grover's Corners.

Minor Characters:

Joe Crowell, Jr.: A young newspaper boy, whose promising future is cut short by his death in World War I.

Si Crowell: Joe's younger brother who takes over the paper route.

Professor Willard: A rather pedantic character who provides background information about Grover's Corners.

Wally Webb: Emily’s younger brother, who also dies young.

Rebecca Gibbs: George’s younger sister, known for her youthful observations and questions.

Constable Warren: The town’s policeman, embodying the small-town law enforcement.

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