Theater review: ‘The Great Leap’ in Pasadena nets great returns

As “The Great Leap” opens, 17-year-old Manford (Justin Chien) is launching into a lively list about why he should play basketball for Coach Saul (James Eckhouse). If Manford’s hustle on the court is as good as his hustle here, he’ll be a huge asset to the team.
It is.
And if the acting is as good throughout this play as it is in this scene, we’re in for a huge treat.
It is.
Likewise above and beyond superb are the writing, designs and direction in this joint present