In the year before the pandemic closed theaters nationwide, local actor, lyricist and playwright Omri Schein added six theatrical shows to his resume, including the world premiere of his latest musical in New York. In the nine months since, Schein said he’s been quarantining at home in La Mesa, cycling through all the stages of grief and other emotions. “For me, it’s been a series of acceptance, frustration, panic and what can I write next,” he said. “I baked a lot, I cooked a lot. Then it turns into frustration about why isn’t anyone doing anything about it? Then it’s ‘I’ve gained 15 pounds and wonder if I’ll ever be in a play again.’ Then the cycle starts all over again, and I’m back at acceptance.”