| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt Lydia | Soprano | L |
| Offred | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Serena Joy | Contralto | L |
| The Commander | Bass | L |
| Offred Double | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Luke | Tenor | F |
| Ofglen | Soprano | S |
| Moira | Soprano | S |
| Janine – Ofwarren | Soprano | S |
| Offred’s Mother | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Rita | Contralto | S |
| Nick | Tenor | S |
| Doctor | Tenor | S |
| New Ofglen | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Handmaid | Soprano | CB |
| Warren’s Wife | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Echo | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Econowife | Contralto | CB |
| Widow | Contralto | CB |
| Handmaid A1 | Contralto | CB |
| Handmaid B1 | Contralto | CB |
| Moira’s Aunt | Contralto | CB |
| Commander X | Tenor | CB |
| Guard | Bass | CB |
| Eye | Bass | CB |
| Girl | Spoken | CB |
| Man | Spoken | CB |
| Guard | Spoken | CB |
| A recording of the “Voice from the TV,” available from the Publisher, is required for performance of this opera. | ||
| Minimum Chorus: 24 | ||
| Divisi: SATB |
Schedule C