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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 12)
Olinka Pittsburgh , pa
Hey Mr Perry, you never come to pittsburgh?! Come visit up north just tell Madea to put her coat on! Hope to see some tour dates!
ReplyMURPHY APPLIN #1746263
This play isn't touring anymore. He's had a whole tour ahead of this one lol, Madea Gets a Job.
ReplyKaren Nalls-Suton Houston
Love the story line, I wish many more black men will stand up and be the men that God has ordain them to be. It is time for our old men to be good examples for our younger men. I have most of your movies but I have not seen this one, when will it be out on DVD. Not all your fans have cable and not able to see for Better or Worst. May God continue to use and bless you. Love Karen
ReplyNYNA HARRIS kansas city mo
I love your movies as well as your plays. I just wonder when the HAVE AND THE HAVENOTS are coming to video. Thank you for reanding this. May God countinue to bless you in all that u do. Love Nyna Harris
ReplyAlena Cedar hill,Texas
I am a huge fan,I have all your plays and movies, All bought & Not one BOOT LEG!!!!!! But watching For Better Or Worse on Friday , during commercial it said FINAL EPISODE EVER OF HOUSE OF PAYNE......PLEASE TELL ME THAT IS NOT TRUE......... A loyal FAN.......
ReplyJAMAL SAVANNAH
TOUR IN SAVANNAH
ReplyHazel Blanco Harrisburg, Pa
Can't wait to get the DVD!!!
Replyamelia williams philadelphia
I'm a very big fan of yours. I have all your plays and movies and would like to know when will this play be coming out on dvd?
Replyshirl jefferies spartanburg #1740819
When is the play haves and have not will b on dvd cant wait
Replykimberly m. jones newark, nj 07103
I am a big fan would love to know why the have and have not are not coming to newark, nj a concerned fan. Thanks for listening.
ReplyTessie Avila Pensacola, Fl
This play will be in Pensacola, FL??
ReplyMurphy #1721588
This show isn't touring anymore. The dvd for Madea Gets a Job and The Haves and The Have Nots has been taped, edited and is coming out on dvd soon.
ReplyCelandria Nichole Warner Robins, Ga
After reading the synopsis I can't wait to see this. When will it be out on DVD? Based on the synopsis I was able to really pick out some detailed points. I believe this will minister to someone's life and just like the domino effect, hit someone else. Some people are faced with this in everyday life and im blessed that God has given you the talent to be a blessing in the life of others. I will, just like all your movies and plays, buy this. NO BOOTLEG, BUT THE REAL DEAL!!
ReplyLOVEPINK PINKTOWN
WHEN WILL THE WORLD BE ABLE TO SEE THE HAVE NOTS?
ReplyPAMELA ROBERTS DALLAS TX 75224
When is Have and to have not going on sale in the stores
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