| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Abbot & Tempter | Tenor | L |
| Younger Son | Tenor | L |
| Father | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Elder Son | Baritone | F |
| Servants, Parasites and Beggars | 3 Tenors | S |
| 3 Baritones | S | |
| 2 Basses | S | |
| Young Servants and Distant Voices | 5 Trebles | B |
| Minimum Chorus: No chorus |