Cary has appeared in several light opera and musical theater roles with Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works), including Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls, Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha, Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Samuel in Pirates of Penzance, and Vanderdendur in Candide. Cary was also an ensemble member/ Val Jean understudy in the 3rd National tour of Les Miserables. Cary currently performs as a soloist and cantor in churches throughout the Chicagoland area.