License Plate for an Emotive Thespian?

Is the pronunciation indicated by this vanity license plate a tad overdemonstrative or does it merely signify a love of great entertainment? The car was spotted just last week in New York, making me want to break into song. But for some reason I didn't.

"THE8TRE"
New York License Plate

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