The cast of the the Haylofters current musical, “Songs for a New World,” (front, from left) Patrick Schneider, Jordan Debbink, Abby Galstad, Lydia Eiche; and (back row) Sheri Warren and Joe Nolan rehearse recently at the Malt House Theater in Burlington. According to Director Joyce Lee, the contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. Performance dates are Nov. 10 through 13 and 17 through 20 at the theater in Burlington. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows start at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or online at thehaylofters.com