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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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kat MORRISTOWN TN
THE DVD THE HAVE'S AND THE HAVE NOT'S WERE DO WE GET THESE PLAYS AT.
ReplyANITA DETROIT
Hello and good evening Mr. Tyler Perry, Allow me to begin by saying thank you, thank you again for allowing us your audience to laugh with Ms. Hattie Mae that woman is crazy like Madea. I was wondering when will the play the haves and have not will be out on dvd because my better have loves Ms. Hattie Mae just as much as i do and to watch him watch that crazy lady puts a beautiful smile on my face because he is the male version of her. Continue to make excellent movies and plays and my GOD continue to bless you and your family and team.
ReplyPatricia Davis Oklahoma
Hey Tyler will this play come to DVD
Replyjoyce jacksonville florida
When will your plays be In jacksonville.....
ReplyCherrie Aurora Colorado
How come none of you plays come to Denver
ReplyTASHA MARYLAND
WHEN IS THE PLAY, THE HAVE AND THE HAVE NOTS, GONNA BE RELEASE IN STORES AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?
Replymelanie Delaware
Hi Tyler, When will the Haves and the Have nots be released on DVD? You did a great job in your new role i Alex Cross. I look forward to seeing you in diffrent types of roles. YOU WERE FANTASTIC! This movie will definetly be added to my Tyler Perry Collections once released on DVD. Tyler GOD has blessed you with many gifts. Please , never worry about all of these people who say, "Tyler can not do!" Cause Tyler , You already did!!!! BLESS YOU AND ALL THAT YOU DO! You Fan , also born On the same day as you, just 1 year later. Melanie. Ps..Keep your head up ! You have came this far by faith !
Replymelanie Delaware #1758600
Tyler sorry for the typo's!
Replylatrice cleveland,ohio
when is this coming to cleveland,ohio
ReplyVerDedra Mike Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Can't wait to see in February for Greater Miami Area! Let's me know that I have to "Stay in the Climb" through whatever circumstance and do my best as a woman, Mother, and Business Owner! You're the best Tyler!
ReplyJulie Fox Boone, IA
Hi Tyler, just a reminder that people in the midwest love you too!! Play dates in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Des Moines Iowa, Omaha, etc, would be great!! Blessing to you and your family.
ReplyMonique Nashville ,tn
I have never seen the haves and have not I just would like to know when its coming to dvd because i really would love to see this play because i know it is of the chain I know that it is great. more blessings
ReplyDenise Jackson New Jersey
when will this be on dvd,it`s a must have
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