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1-  Paradox leading Moonbulls in a rehearsal in front of the pyramid

Behind the pyramid may be seen a hint of the weather that forced postponement of the Opera for a over a day.

During the Great Rite, the Moonbulls first did a dance to 'arouse the Yoni,' then helped the Sunsnakes pull the flaming Lingam next to the Yoni.

As it turned out, members of the audience needed to be pressed into service as well.

2-  Choreography meeting in front of Pepe's trailer

Christopher, Joegh (who organized the sound system for several major Burning Man productions), Pepe, Jehanne (who led the Sunsnake Fire Performers, among other things), Melitta.

3-  Christopher uses spray paint on plywood to outline major choreography

Vince Lombardi could not have done it better.

Rault holds up the 'brownboard' while Mark looks on, rapt, as we all were.

Water Woman, as always, seems to echo the prevailing mood.

4-  Alien standard-bearers rehearse (Marissa & Lawn Boy)

In the background, the Man.

Alien and Monkey standard-bearers in the background. Tiffany and Laura in the foreground

In the Great Rite the Sunsnakes, led by their fire performers, did a dance to arouse the Lingam.

The fire performers then set fire to it and everyone tried to drag it to the Yoni.

7-  Rehearsal of the opening procession

Alien Mystics carry Papa Wu as the Magician.

In front: Shannan, Snoh, Marissa.

8-  Pepe and Melitta plants flags for the Vortex

The Dance Vortex space in front of the pyramid was lined with the standards later used in the Great Rite.

Pepe uses a mallet to pound the torches into the Playa mud, which everyone agrees was harder than in previous years.

9-  Eric and Christopher on the Dance Vortex stage

A moment of consultation between composer and director.

10-  Jojoba as the Moon Thar-Taur

On the Dance Vortex stage with singers Tarquinia and Alison.

In costume and out, Jojoba personified the Atlantean ideal of graceful Moonbull beauty.