John Sorel (baritone), a fairly young man involved in revolutionary activities, husband of Magda

Magda Sorel (soprano), wife of John Sorel

The Mother (contralto), mother of John Sorel

Secret Police Agent (bass)

The Secretary (mezzo-soprano), secretary to the Consul

Mr Kofner (bass-baritone), a man waiting in the Consul's waiting room

The Foreign Woman (soprano), a woman who does not understand the local language, waiting in the Consul's waiting room

Anna Gomez (soprano), a woman in the Consul's waiting room

Vera Boronel (contralto), a woman in the Consul's waiting room

Nika Magadoff (tenor), a magician in the Consul's waiting room

Assan (baritone), friend of John Sorel

Voice on the record (soprano)