BY THE NUMBERS

Number of professional theater companies (99-seat or larger) in the U.S. that ceased operations:

1985 3 1986 2 1987 (to June 1) 3

Source: Theatre Communication Group

Number of professional symphony orchestras (minimum $1 million annual budget) in the U.S. that ceased operations:

1985 1 1986 2 1987 (to June 1) 0

Source: American Symphony Orchestra League

Number of videocassette recorders purchased in the U.S.:

1985 11,853,000 1986 13,174,000

Number of compact disc players purchased in the U.S.:

1985 1,000,000 1986 3,000,000

Source: Electronic Industries Assn..