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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.
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Keuhuana clark
I love this play . My boy friend took me to see it for my birthday . I enjoyed every minute of and I will be looking for it to come out on DVD so I can add it to all of the rest of ur plays and movies that I have . I can't wait to see more for you.
Replyjacquel franklin,La
i wanted to know when will this be avaible on dvd cuz i didn't get a chance to see the play.
ReplyDebbie Morse Savannah, GA
I saw this play last year and am still talking about how good it was. I'm waiting for the dvd. I hope it will be available soon.
Replyandrea nj guyana
i want it to go on dvd
ReplyWENDYE Dallas, Texas
When will this play be available to buy? I love Patrice Lovely and Tony Hightower, and Palmer E. Williams. Hurry up and put Patrice Lovely on the Silver Screen Tyler Perry.
ReplyValencia Atlanta, GA #1767753
Girl we have to wait a minute for this one to be on DVD. Looks like this play is just about to go on the road. I have to wait until all the way to June to see this play if I can't make it to the other states or cities to see it. Love Tyler so much he is such a blessing.
ReplyDebra United States #1768309
I need to kno wen the haves and not haves n also a change gonna come comes out on dvd ineed add to my collection
ReplyMARY LYNN STEVENS PLANO,TX #1769342
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS "MAN OF GOD" HE IS SO INSPIRATIONAL & MOTIVATOR KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,,,AND BE BLESSED LOTS OF LOVE MY BROTHER....
Replywhen is the play coming out?
ReplyLatanya Brooklyn New York
The one i saw had cass davis and palmer williams one the guy from madea happy chirstmas ou who played the father, did you change the cast?
ReplyThea Jackson Philadelphia, PA
Are you bring this play to philadelphia
ReplyJessica Memphis
Hi Tyler finally got a chance to write lol. I only got to see one play of your that was Madea Get A Job. Can you please try to make events in my areas its not just for me its also for my mama. I love her so much, I always want to do something special for her cause she gave up so many things for us. On another case your plays and movies, your plays except one (Aunt Bam) was the bomb but can you limit the singing please. Now all of this is my opinion, but Madea's Witness Protection was quite a bore you'll get a few giggles, I didn't see "you" in that movie. But oh trust me when I say I'm going to see Alex Cross I read like mostly all James Patterson book like hellur lol. All I am saying take break between your work, cause your break schedule isn't working. Love you. PS: Where can I get the play The Haves and The Have Nots
ReplyTy'Ler Howard Warren, Ohio
when is this play coming out on dvd because i would love to see it
ReplyTheresa Cleveland Ohio #1766140
when will the play The Haves and the have nots come out on dvd I have all your plays and movies and love them and you as well
Replydwight wade washington dc
Try to get all DVDs of yours! Like all besides the deed. But like to know when the haves or haves not coming out, with your latest one
ReplyCASSANDRA Pontiac,Mi
WHEN WILL THIS BE RELEASED ON DVD AS WELL AS "I KNOW I'VE CHANGED"????
ReplyJames Hoskins chicago IL 60637 #1763682
Dear Tyler Perry I love all your work. including all of the good things you have done for people. I work for a non-profit organization called St. Leonard's Ministries in Chicago, IL 60612 on 2100 West Warren Blvd. by the United Center on Chicago's Westside. We service the formerly incarcerated that come from the penal intitutions. I just wanted to share that with you. I go to all your plays and movies I just love the work you do. I am a big James Patterson fan, you were the bomb playing Alex Cross. you need to do another one. Keep up the good work.
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