Buddy the Elf, played by Kohen Cline, runs around frantically after snatching fake Santa's wig during a dress rehearsal for Celina Middle School's "Elf Jr." on Monday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Celina Education Complex auditorium. Tickets, available at the door or online at the CMS musical Facebook page, are $8.