Our final rehearsal.

Da-da-dum!

It went well - I am most pleased with the result of our labours. We ran the scene multiple times, and the got progressively better as they lacked a little energy at the start. Once we got into, though, it was fine - however it has made us schedule a quick practice just before performance on Wednesday night to 'get in the mood'.
One of Shannon's friend was nearby, so we asked her to come in and watch, to ensure that the scene was understandable - especially to a person unfamiliar with the scene or with Shakespearean language. She said that she liked it and that she did understand it. She did say that Shannon needed to speak a little louder to be heard over her shoes when she is moving, and that Lee needs to emphasise her breasts a little more as she didn't understand that she was actually a woman. But she did say that she understood that Cesario was sent from her master to declare his love for Olivia, and that Olivia fell in love with the messenger at the end. So at least the main plot is distinguishable.

After Shannon's friend left, I asked the girls to perform the scene with 4x diction and pronunciation, as I feel they were getting a little sloppy in places as they grew more comfortable with the scene. It was difficult for them to maintain it for the entire scene, as it runs so long, however the exercise did get them to think about dialogue more.

For the final run, we performed as if a dress rehearsal. I offered no advice, until afterwards, and I timed it. It runs for about 7 minutes. The energy levels need to be pushed up a little, but apart from that, I think it will be fine.