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Our story opens very early on a Monday morning, at the home of Grandma Hattie Mae. Hattie has allowed her daughter and son in law to move into her home with their son Wallie. The morning silence is broken by the ring of the telephone. Hattie is afraid to answer. The bank has given her three days to pay up the mortgage, or the struggling family will be evicted. Tensions are rising for Frank who feels responsible as the man of the house. Frank has been out of work for months, causing the family to be supported by the sole income of Rose who works as a maid for a wealthy real estate giant, Louis Willis.
After months of avoiding phone calls from the bank, Frank finally gets a break when Louis hires him to be a handyman at the Willis estate. Rose is elated that her prayers have finally been answered. Frank is cautiously optimistic, but excitedly prepares for his new job as a handyman. That morning at the Willis home, Floyd, played by Palmer Williams Jr., is hilariously negative about Rose allowing Frank to work for the wealthy couple. Floyd is convinced that Louis’ much younger wife, Diane, will snatch Frank right from under Rose’s nose.
It soon becomes painfully clear that Floyd’s madness was not craziness at all. Diane goes after Frank the moment she sees him. Rose is completely unaware of the depths to which her boss Diane will stoop when trying to satisfy her insatiable appetite for strapping young men. While Rose and Frank consume themselves with saving the home that Hattie has lived in for over thirty years, Wallie has been deeply affected by the fears of being homeless. Only Hattie is aware that Wallie has been running the streets at night. It is not until Wallie is arrested for shoplifting that Rose discovers that her honor roll son has decided to walk a different path.
Frank and Wallie finally face off when Frank overhears his son lashing out about how Frank is a sorry husband and father. Wallie has learned on the streets that all men have a side hustle, and are always able to support their families. It is a bitter pill to swallow when Frank realizes that his son has lost respect for him, and blames him for the family’s impending doom.
It is under these circumstances that the struggling family will have to pray for a miracle when their worlds begin to spiral out of control. Hattie, an old woman who has survived a mountain of challenges, finds herself more afraid than she has ever been. Rose, the strong and virtuous matriarch of her family, stands firmly on her faith when she tells Hattie that she has to meet God for the first time. At the end of her rope, Hattie lifts her arms in a miraculous and desperate show of faith and power. It will take both of the women to battle the principalities coming against their family unit.
Meanwhile Frank is put in a treacherous situation when Diane maligns Rose with lies and deceit, while offering to write a check to Frank in exchange for sexual favors. Frank is tested like never before when he is presented by an opportunity to save his family by betraying the sacred relationship he has with his wife.
Frank’s impeccable character lifts him out of the situation in time to discover that Wallie has become a money making drug dealer. When Frank finally discovers the stacks of cash and drugs, he is ready to give everything he has to fight for his son’s life. Wallie has been so brainwashed by the streets that it will take the strength and love of a tough father to win the heart of his son back to the principles he was raised with.
It almost appears that Diane may have been successful in breaking up a happy home when Louis finally sees his young wife for what she is. Troubled by the truth, Louis must make the hardest decision he has ever had to make. Seeing the love that Frank and Rose have for one another, Louis intervenes to help the couple who are about to lose everything they have. In doing so, Louis experiences firsthand the power and the beauty of a family’s love.
Tyler Perry’s “The Haves And The Have Nots” is a powerful story of love and honor told with honesty and brutal truth. The show features powerful new music written by Tyler Perry, and a cast of extraordinary singers and actors who make the evening a heartfelt experience. Hattie, played by Patrice Lovely, and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd offer up enough laughs to keep audiences chucking for the rest of the year.
Send Me Your Thoughts (page 10)
Tracy Whitfield Temecula, California
It would be really nice to see another Tyler Perry play in Southern California. I really enjoyed seeing his last performance in Los Angeles over the summer. You would get a lot of support if you came out here. Thank you. A true and loyal fan.
Replydallas United States
I want to buy ticket for dallas. How much are they? And when can I buy them?
ReplyTewonda Kannapolis NC
When is the stage play "The Have & Have Nots" going to be released on DVD?
Replykeisha tyler tx
Hi I am wanting to purchase tickets for the Shreveport or Dallas play but when I press the buy tickets link it says currently touring. I wld like to purchase these for a Xmas present any info wld b greatly appreciated!
ReplyStacy Lucas Statesboro, GA
Also, when does Madea gets a Job going to be available on DVD?
ReplyStacy Lucas United States
When does this play come to DVD?
Replyaida chicage #1783588
when does this play come out on dvd.
ReplyBrenda Apopka
When is this movie coming to DVD I want to see it bad
ReplyJamal British Virgin Islands
Dear Mr. Perry I've never been to any of your plays but I try my best to get all your DVD's and watch all your movies as they come out in our cinema. Please a lot of people where I'm from really want to see the plays you have not released on DVD mainly because the live to far and cannot afford to see a live performance. Please release them ... thank you and keep doing what you do you have helped me personally to see life differently.
ReplyJohn Sc
Is this going to be on a DVD to buy?????
Replykeishanna Oakland California
When is there gone be another why did I get married 3 ???
ReplySheri Allgood Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
Hi Tyler, wanted to know when will this be out on dvd. Also, are you going to do a movie on class reunion. Keep up the good work you are truly blesesd and a inspirational person to many of us. I have all the dvd's i do not want to miss having one.
ReplyPJ Baltimore, MD
When will this "The Haves & Have Nots" be available on DVD? Thanks!
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