| Character | Description | Lines |
| Marcia Schwartz | Mother, pleasant, efficient, organized, age 30 | 13 |
| Alan Schwartz | Father, friendly, open, age 35 | 13 |
| Deborah Schwartz | Oldest daughter, very interested in how she looks, but a sweet girl, age 13 | 8 |
| Sara Schwartz | Youngest daughter, cute and curious, age 7 | 8 |
| Jerry Schwartz | Youngest son, good-natured, rambunctious, age 9 | 6 |
| Sam Schwartz | Oldest son, serious, wants to be an actor, age 12 | 11 |
| Susannah Schwartz | Grandmother, sweet, caring, age 60 | 5 |
| Hiram Schwartz | Grandfather, introspective, strong-willed, age 65 | 22 |
| Martha Steinberg | Aunt, chatty, fun-loving, age 36 | 7 |
| Joe Steinberg | Uncle, chatty, fun-loving, age 40 | 5 |
| David Steinberg | Youngest nephew, a “brain;” age 10 | 3 |
| John Steinberg | Oldest nephew, considers himself a man, age 14 | 6 |
| Miriam Steinberg | Oldest niece, shy, helpful, age 13 | 3 |
| Didi Steinberg | Youngest niece, lots of energy, age 8 | 7 |
| Mrs. Mintz | Neighbor, very friendly, age 32 | 2 |
| Mrs. Brown | Neighbor, warm, pleasant, age 28 | 2 |
| Mrs. Friedman | Neighbor, bewildered by everything, age 22 | 2 |
| Rabbi Gelderman | Effusive, joyous, a teacher, age 64 | 4 |
| Sam’s Friends | any number desired, ages 12 to 14 | 3 each |
| Christmas Carolers | any number desired, any ages | song |