Whatever happened to good manners?

From group chats and work emails to dinner tables and everyday interactions, we’ll discuss what good manners look like today, why they matter, and whether Mrs. Mannerly’s lessons still hold up in 2026.

ETC Essentials is a free community conversation series that dives deeper into the context and themes of our main stage productions. Each event brings together local organizers, experts, and scholars to spark dialogue and create connections that extend beyond the stage.