Ivan Pachin directed a parable about growing up based on the fairy tale by Alexei Tolstoy. Ivan Pachin is one of the leading directors in the country for family performances, a laureate and participant in numerous competitions and festivals. His production at the Komissarzhevskaya Theater is based on a play by Polina Korotich inspired by Tolstoy's fairy tale. The play raises questions about whether a child can influence the world, what it means to grow up, and why teachers are needed. At the beginning of the performance, the main character makes a choice: he exchanges the alphabet for a ticket and finds himself in a theatrical world governed by its own laws. He meets the cunning filmmakers Alice and Basilio, the opera diva Tortilla, and delves into the secrets of the backstage. According to Ivan Pachin, children's theater should develop emotional intelligence and a sense of belonging. It is important for the director that during and after his performance, an interesting dialogue arises between the child and the adult. Therefore, it is advisable and necessary to attend the performance "The Golden Key or..." with the whole family; it will help children and parents become even closer to each other. The performance is recommended for viewers aged 8 and older.