Adapted for the stage by Hollins University students Mattie Tindall and Hannah Chaikin as their senior thesis production, and directed by Tindall, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel.

The play tells the story of a man who, upon having a portrait painted of himself, longs to remain young and beautiful forever. He discovers that his wish has come true and that his actions, however immoral, have little effect on his charm and appearance. He quickly becomes consumed by vice. As time passes, however, the portrait transforms to parallel the ugliness of his nature, revealing the fragility of beauty and youth.