Carpentry
Born and raised in Louisiana, Mike Andrepont is a musician, woodworker and finish carpenter who holds expertise in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings. His love for historic architecture began in New Orleans where, in 2002, he purchased and transformed his first historic home. After hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Mike was involved in the restoration of several structures that suffered damage. He was further recognized for his artistry as a finish carpenter by the Prince Charles Foundation in 2010. At this time, Mike began to build theatre sets for Tulane University and several smaller local troupes in New Orleans including IGC. Arriving in New York City in 2019, Mike has continued to hone his craft with Fifty Three Restorations, and his woodworking skill has contributed to the rehabilitation of countless projects, including the Central Park Children’s Corner, the newly refurbished Delacourt theatre, the John Jay Estate in Rye NY and others. He continues to help build theater sets for arts programs at several New York City schools. Mike also plays drums with multiple award-winning and beloved New Orleans bands and is a valued member of the New Orleans music scene.