in a plot twist which came as a surprise to exactly two people, on the first day of school principal figgins made it clear that despite the over-abundance of funding being offered, he would not be approving any new school clubs during the first term of this school year, crushing the dreams of potential new directions defectors everywhere.

mr. schuster announced that all are welcome to try out for the new directions auditions - happening this thursday afternoon during final period in the auditorium - those audition will have a special pass to miss their last class of the day. all glee club hopefuls are being asked to prepare a song they feel best fits them and perform it for mr. schuester and the rest of the team & hopefuls.

many are left wondering why this formality is necessary since schuester mandated that all students interested in joining the glee club be accepted - regardless of talent level. others left wondering if the real reason behind the auto-acceptance has more to do with the fact that most years the troop of singing misfits can barely attract enough members to even enter into a competition.