Send a text In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we take a short break from the plot of Macbeth to explore the famous theater superstition known as “The Curse of Macbeth.” For centuries, many actors and stage crews have believed that the play brings bad luck, which is why performers often avoid saying its name inside a theater and instead refer to it as “The Scottish Play.” We look at some of the stories and traditions connected to this superstition, including the strange rituals acto...