Peggie Miller: Now more than ever, let the memories linger on . Peggie Miller / performing arts columnist Dec. 30, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of2 In October, Crighton Theater manager Jim Bingham talked about the $1.1 million renovations to the historic downtown venue, which includes updates and expansion of the lobby, additional restrooms and rebuilding the Muse building. Bingham has been the historic theater’s manager since 1990.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less 2of2 Jeanne Brasher in the director’s seat at an early Players Theatre Company production. Brasher was very involved with the Players until her death in 2002. Show MoreShow Less With images of “auld acquaintances” distracting my thoughts, I decided to just give into the reflections and revisit some memories of theatrical triumphs, and people whose courage made the feats appear far less difficult than they were.