What are the shortest speaking parts in Shakespeare's plays?

lanfranco

In Act III, Scene 8 of "Antony and Cleopatra," Taurus says, "My Lord?" It is his only line, so this may well be the shortest role in all of the plays. This turned out to be much harder than I anticipated. However, there is a book called "Playing Bit Parts in Shakespeare," which is available as an e-book. Here's a site in case you're interested: http://www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/html/moreinfo.asp?etailerid=19&bookId=536876949 May 31 05, 9:44 AM

gmackematix

Yes, it's strange how hard this is to look up. It's also strange how Taurus re-enters in scene 10 to lead an army across the stage and doesn't say a word. He must surely be the answer though (unless anyone else knows better) so well done, Frankie. May 31 05, 4:33 PM